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Medical Imaging Provider Confirms Data Breach Affecting More Than 348,000 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

The delay in issuing notifications was due to the time taken to review the exposed files and obtain up-to-date address information. The compromised data includes names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, dates of service, provider names, medical information, and/or health insurance information.

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Basics of Medical Documentation: What Aspiring Medical Billers and Coders Need to Know

Northwest Career College

Accurate documentation is essential for medical billing and coding, but many beginners struggle to understand the technical terms and guidelines. Without accurate medical documentation, insurance claims can be delayed or denied, frustrating patients and physicians. What is Medical Documentation?

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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Care Nurse

We Care Online

The Role of an Emergency Care Nurse Emergency care nurses typically work in the emergency department (ED) of hospitals, where their primary responsibility is to assess and treat patients experiencing acute medical conditions. These assessments are essential for determining the appropriate course of action.

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Duties and Responsibilities for Entry-Level Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants care for patients and help manage administrative tasks within hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare venues. Enrolling in a medical assistant program allows aspiring professionals to receive the training and experience they need for this position.

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HIPAA: Understanding Patient Confidentiality and How It Relates to Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants are required to abide by HIPAA laws to ensure proper confidentiality when collaborating with patients. Prism Career Institute provides a Medical Assistant program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Cherry Hill and West Atlantic City, New Jersey. What Is HIPAA?

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How Practical Nurse Duties Have Evolved

Prism Career Institute

Closely following the evolution of their industry can help these medical professionals have long careers providing effective patient care. Impacts from COVID-19 and New Technology The COVID-19 pandemic forced several changes to healthcare practices, as widespread illnesses strained the medical system.

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As Shared Decision-Making Ails, AI May Save This Human Interaction

Forbes Healthcare

Millenson Follow Author Share Save Comment Innovation Healthcare As Shared Decision-Making Ails, AI May Save This Human Interaction By Michael L. Not surprisingly, cancer patients who want to speak up feel as if they won’t be listened to or can’t really refuse whatever their oncologist considers clinically “optimal.”