The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

HIPAA violation cases are compliance investigations that result from a data breach being notified to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or a privacy complaint being submitted to OCR via the complaints portal. There are many different types of HIPAA violation cases.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

These data breaches have affected millions of patients, putting their sensitive healthcare information at risk. The number of healthcare data breaches keeps going up year after year. In 2018, the healthcare sector saw 15 million patient records compromised across 503 breaches, which was three times the amount seen in 2017.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. Therapy notes are a clinician’s private record of their patient encounters. In fact, providers whose patients request these notes may want to think long and hard about granting the request.

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Health Prime

MAY 23, 2024

When speaking with prospective medical coding partners, make sure to find out how they follow compliance rules. They should give you a list of compliance procedures they take as a company and how they ensure each employee is following rules and regulations. Most of them are above 98.5%. Reach out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Electronic Health Records (EHR) and practice management systems are goldmines of information. Review Documentation: Review the patient record, encounter forms, and billing documents for completeness and accuracy. The practice should comply with HIPAA regulations and every other applicable law.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The software reduces the likelihood of errors with automated features to ensure that proper codes are used, and the updated claims rules and regulations are followed. This minimizes the time it takes to follow-up on claims and ensures you receive reimbursements in a timely manner.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

Then, we’ll discuss keeping patient data safe and following health laws.  From checking your needs to setting up the software, this guide has you covered.  This speeds up reimbursements.  It updates patient records with insurance changes automatically. It also keeps your patients’ information safe. 

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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These issues take a lot of time and patience, and the patient may have to speak with insurance companies to resolve problems. Patient Records Management and Confidentiality Maintaining patient records is one of the most important responsibilities that a medical administrative assistant would undertake.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

The rise of telehealth has become a game-changer in the healthcare industry, breaking down geographical barriers and making it easier for patients to access care. This is especially critical for behavioral health, where regular sessions and follow-ups are essential for effective treatment.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Institutional investors generally prefer an easily-followed, clean cap table in order to evaluate how they can fit into the overall business and obtain their return. Companies developing AI-driven solutions should ensure agreements specify who controls training data, patient records, and algorithm-derived insights.

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CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Think of it as a simplified language for a patient’s medical history, because every doctor and insurance company in the U.S Medical billing professionals, on the other hand, are responsible for submitting claims and following up with health insurance companies to collect payment. uses the same codes.

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Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

This system stands out for its ability to support vital patient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Improved outcomes: Telehealth facilitates easier follow-ups, ensuring that patients adhere to treatment plans and allowing for adjustments as needed.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

For instance, if a patient is transferred from OPD to surgery then the data is automatically transferred to the concerned department. This seamless flow of information allows providers to speed up treatment. Developers are required to adhere to HIPAA compliance during API integration.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

Moreover, athenaCollector also employs efficient billing practices, using a rules-based engine to automatically submit claims and follow up on unpaid or underpaid claims. Providers can assign and track tasks related to patient care, contributing to a smoother, more efficient workflow that enhances the quality of care provided.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

They have also taken the opportunity to remind healthcare providers about the HHS voluntary Healthcare and Public Health Cybersecurity Performance Goals , which will help them to strengthen preparedness, improve resiliency against cyberattacks, and better protect patient health information.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 19, 2019

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that was legislated in 1996, isn’t sufficiently robust to deal with the nature of this health information 23 years after that law was first implemented. The scorecard website provides details for each of the medical record organizations reviewed. Why is this so important?

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Enhanced Patient Care Patients can get annoyed by long waiting hours and freeing up time for appointments. It increases patient engagement as they actively participate in scheduling appointments online, tracking their health, getting prescription refills, and eliminating transportation costs.

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Ciox

JULY 20, 2023

By incorporating SDOH data, insights showed the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on African American, Hispanic, and low-income populations, including: African Americans and Hispanics make up a larger than expected share of both cases and deaths.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

This fragmentation poses a significant challenge for healthcare providers striving to deliver patient-centric care. Missed Opportunities: Critical medical insights may remain hidden within the siloed data, leading to missed opportunities for accurate diagnoses and timely patient interventions.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This has a chilling effect on women visiting a doctor, picking up a prescription from a pharmacy, or taking other necessary actions to support their health,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Many Americans are scared their private medical information will be shared, misused, and disclosed without permission.

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The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It has been several years since new HIPAA regulations have been signed into law, but HIPAA changes in 2022 are expected. The last update to the HIPAA Rules was the HIPAA Omnibus Rule in 2013, which introduced new requirements mandated by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

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The HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Major HIPAA Updates in the Past 20 Years.

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Valant

APRIL 21, 2025

In behavioral health practices, patient records contain highly sensitive information about patients personal histories, treatment details, and clinical interactions. Cyberattacks on behavioral health practices have increased in recent years, as cybercriminals recognize the value of mental health records on the black market.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2025

It is common for medical records to be overlaid, where multiple patients records are merged into a single record. This can result in an unauthorized disclosure of health data that is prohibited under HIPAA, and more seriously, can put patient safety at risk. This is far from an isolated example.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In this step-by-step guide to taking perfect clinical notes, we will cover the following: Why write clinical notes The importance of context What to include in a clinical note Tips for better clinical documentation Basic legal considerations Open clinical notes How to keep documentation efficient This guide is a compilation of best practices.

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