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Key Applications of AI in Healthcare

Mobius MD

Key Applications of AI in Healthcare Here are some of the most important ways in which AI is already impacting hospitals and clinics: Diagnosing Medical Images – AI analyzes medical images effectively, which can improve diagnostic accuracy. The biggest concern may be data privacy and security.

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Lake Washington Vascular Ransomware Attack Affects 21,500 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Lake Washington Vascular was unable to determine exactly what information was viewed or extracted from its systems and said the information likely compromised included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnostic test results, medical histories, diagnosis and treatment information, payer identification numbers, and government-issued identifiers.

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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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A Comprehensive Guide to Meaningful Use and EHR

Arkenea

It consists of information that is listed on a patients’ medical sheet. EHR includes vital signs, medical history, medications, diagnosis, progress reports, allergies, immunizations, imaging reports, and laboratory data. Moreover, HIPAA compliance and Privacy Rules are to be included while exhibiting Meaningful Use.

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Importance of HIPAA Compliance in Medical Coding and Billing

Northwest Career College

HIPAA is a short form of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , a law devised to protect patients’ personal information regarding their health conditions. A medical billing and coding professional plays a big part in ensuring that this health information is handled as it should be.

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Allscripts EMR vs Custom EHR Solutions

Arkenea

Allscripts EMR (Electronic Medical Record) is a cutting-edge healthcare solution developed to digitize and streamline medical records and clinical workflows. With a modular, interoperable, and scalable design, Allscripts caters to a diverse range of medical practices, from small clinics to large hospital networks.

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HHS-OIG Settles Alleged EMTALA Violations with 3 Healthcare Providers

The HIPAA Journal

EMTALA, often referred to as the patient dumping statute, was enacted in 1986 to prevent hospitals from transferring uninsured or Medicaid patients to public hospitals without first conducting a medical screening examination to ensure they are stable for transfer.