The HIPAA Journal

JULY 10, 2025

The HIPAA Journal has not downloaded any of the leaked data, so cannot confirm the accuracy of the groups’ claims. The group claims to have published a huge variety of documents, including EMRs, test results, patient histories, and billing information. Generally, it does serve as confirmation of a cyberattack.

Diagnostics 56

Diagnostics HIPAA Billing Documentation 56

Prism Career Institute

JUNE 24, 2025

They may also communicate with other healthcare facilities to make sure appropriate patient tests are completed and that the results are reviewed. They may also communicate with other healthcare facilities to make sure appropriate patient tests are completed and that the results are reviewed.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Tests 52

Arkenea

JUNE 27, 2025

Beta testing is an essential part of developing your healthcare SaaS product and helps you receive valuable feedback from users. Match With The HIPAA Compliance Checklist HIPAA compliance is critical when using any electronic medium to exchange patients’ confidential health care information.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Follow-Up Tests Business Associate 52

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2024

For certain users, limited demographic information may also have been disclosed and, potentially, lab test names or lab test resources viewed on the website but no lab test results. The post Patient Data Compromised in Palomar Health Medical Group Cyberattack appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

Medication 128

Medication HIPAA Tests Medical History 128

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

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.

Hospice 81

Hospice HIPAA Medical History Diagnostics 81

Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2021

.” Health Populi’s Hot Points: HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was signed into law in 1996 by President Bill Clinton. This week, Ken Mandl and Eric Perakslis co-wrote an essay in The New England Journal of Medicine on HIPAA and the “leak of ‘deidentified’ EHR data.”

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HIPAA Best Practices Diagnostics Medication 173

Arkenea

JUNE 23, 2025

But what exactly is RAG in healthcare, and more importantly, how can your organization implement it successfully while maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring patient safety? Compliance Challenges : Many AI solutions weren’t designed with HIPAA requirements in mind, creating potential compliance risks.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Discharges Medical Coding 52

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2024

The HIPAA transactions and code sets rules have the objective of replacing non-standard descriptions of healthcare activities with standard formats for each type of activity in order to streamline administrative processes, lower operating costs, and improve the quality of data. diagnoses, procedures, and drugs). Health Care Claims Status.

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HIPAA Transfers Certification Tests 56

Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

Clear communication protocols reduce the time spent coordinating decisions and repeating tests. Poor communication between shifts or departments can result in duplicate tests or delayed therapy, which frustrates patients. However, such platforms must be HIPAA compliant. radiologists and oncologists agree on imaging results).

Communication 52

Communication Patient Safety HIPAA Collaboration 52

We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Conditions that require in-depth physical examinations or diagnostic tests may still necessitate an in-person visit, which can reduce the overall convenience of telehealth for certain patients. Healthcare providers are required to comply with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the U.S.,

Appointments 73

Appointments Follow-Up Physical Exams Vital Signs 73

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

diagnosis/condition, treatment, test results, medications), and/or health plan information. County Department of Health Services Email Accounts appeared first on HIPAA Journal. The post Phishers Gain Access to 23 L.A.

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Business Associate HIPAA Tests Medication 120

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

The types of data involved varied from individual to individual and may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and/or health information. Pinnacle said it is implementing enhanced security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

HIPAA 120

HIPAA Documentation Billing Insurance 120

Prism Career Institute

MAY 6, 2025

It’s also crucial to maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Common administrative duties include: Answering phone calls: Throughout the day, patients call healthcare facilities about appointments, health inquiries, insurance issues, or payments.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Follow-Up Bookkeeping 52

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. Understanding the importance of HIPAA compliance and implementing the necessary protocols helps healthcare providers avoid legal and financial repercussions. Within HIPAA, many rules dictate privacy, security, and confidentiality.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Billing Medication Best Practices 52

Arkenea

JULY 8, 2024

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules and regulations ensure that ePHI (Protected Health Information) is safe and secure from potential hackers. To comply with HIPAA regulations, CE and BA must adhere to certain requirements, and audit trail is one of them. Capture login, logout, and access to ePHI.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Documentation Business Associate Best Practices 52

Health Populi

JULY 26, 2022

According to the team’s analysis, Amazon is not yet active in AR/VR, med-tech/biotech, or insurance (but see more on that below via Mike McSherry’s observations). Longer-term, Mike could envision Amazon expanding into health insurance.

Medication 165

Medication Follow-Up Insurance HIPAA 165

Valant

JULY 16, 2024

HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes. This covers information such as diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, test results, treatment plan, progress at appointments, prescription medications, etc. They can also protect you if questions arise about quality of care.

Appointments 98

Appointments Documentation HIPAA Follow-Up 98

Physicians Practice

JUNE 27, 2025

Examples from my practice If we tell a patient that we will return a call to them in two days with a report of a lab test and the results are not available, it is essential to inform the patient of the situation and provide them with an alternative date for when someone will call with the results. 60: Strategic planning with Stephen A.

Communication 52

Communication Billing Documentation HIPAA 52

Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

In addition, it’s important to be able to obtain prior authorization from insurance and track prescription statuses. Telehealth Capabilities HIPAA-compliant telehealth capabilities allow you to treat patients remotely in individual or group therapy sessions. Communication with patients is a key part of this.

Medical History 98

Medical History Billing HIPAA Collaboration 98

The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The types of data involved varied from individual to individual and included names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, medical treatment/diagnosis information, and health insurance information.

HIPAA 87

HIPAA Insurance Medication Certification 87

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 12, 2025

The HIPAA Journal first reported a potential data breach in August 2024, after the RansomHub ransomware group added NeuroSav to its dark web data leak site. The post Georgia & Missouri Healthcare Providers Notify Patients About 2024 Hacking Incidents appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Follow-Up Billing Tests 72

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 7, 2025

mobile phlebotomy jobs involve traveling to ‌patients’‌ homes, ​workplaces, or othre community settings to draw blood samples for laboratory testing. Secure a​ driver’s​ license and​ transportation: ‌ Ensure your vehicle is reliable​ and insured. What Are Mobile Phlebotomy Jobs?

Certification 40

Certification Scheduling Documentation Follow-Up 40

CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Billing and Claims Management : Ensure smooth processes for medical billing , insurance claims, and payment collection. Enhance the accuracy and compliance of billing systems, especially for HIPAA-compliant practice management systems. Watch for options offering free trials or demos so you can test them before committing.

Appointments 52

Appointments Billing Scheduling HIPAA 52

Arkenea

APRIL 10, 2025

Rather than building and maintaining a large inhouse team, businesses partner with specialized vendors to handle design, development, testing, and deployment. Quality assurance: Manual and automated testing, security audits, compliance checks. Conduct unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.

Tests 52

Tests Communication Documentation Follow-Up 52

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 30, 2025

Data breaches have recently been announced by Bradford Health Services in Alabama, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Texas, and Molecular Testing Labs in Washington. Data compromised in the incident included names, addresses, and information related to medical tests.

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Tests HIPAA Hospital Collaboration 74

Health Populi

MAY 30, 2018

These concerns fall into the buckets of health insurance coverage, or lack thereof; insurance denials; affordability for the breakthrough therapies; and, potential risks of future denials for insurance based on the patient’s personalized genomic or other health data.

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Insurance Tests HIPAA Diagnostics 69

Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

After learning that the insurance company (trying to play doctor) recommends a generic drug that is less effective and has more adverse effects because it does not carry the more expensive drug on its formulary, this gives the doctor cause for concern for their patient. When moving forward, you should: Have an open mind.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Follow-Up Documentation 52

Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 24, 2019

Software testing and quality assurance have grown in critical importance for companies. Now as the name implies, quality insurance is all about maintaining “high quality” on a constant basis. This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Vikash Kumar, marketing manager, Tatvasoft.

Tests 89

Tests Insurance HIPAA 89

Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2021

The first chart tells us that most patients want access to various cuts of their medical information: 9 in 10 people seek lab test results, their medical history, a list of prescription drugs and medicines, vital signs, immunization history, treatment plans, and radiology images and reports. One pillar of that trust is privacy.

Medical History 118

Medical History Vital Signs Collaboration Insurance 118

Health Prime

MARCH 13, 2025

With the expansion of digital healthcare information systems, security and regulatory compliancesuch as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) have become not only best practices but also legal requirements. We are HIPAA-compliant. They invest in the latest technology and infrastructure.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Billing HIPAA Medication 52

Health Populi

APRIL 10, 2018

patients were offered online access to their health records by providers or insurers, and one-half of them accessed the EHR at least once in the last year. Finally, a re-imagination of what HIPAA should be in the era of Apple/Google/Facebook growth in health records is in order. Half of U.S. 40, published April 2018.

Scheduling 83

Scheduling Appointments Tests Patient Experience 83

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Improved Patient Engagement Platforms such as patient portals and mobile apps enable patients to actively participate in their healthcare by providing access to test results, appointment schedules, and health records. This transparency fosters trust and empowers patients to make informed decisions about their health.

Medication 52

Medication Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Appointments 52

Prism Career Institute

APRIL 15, 2025

Legal Standards for a Medical Assistant to Follow As a medical assistant goes about their work, they must adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , which limits a healthcare provider’s ability to share patient information.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication HIPAA Bookkeeping 52

Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2019

Most people using a portal do so to review test results. Health Populi’s Hot Points: The big data point in this study for me was the one-fourth of Americans were “very concerned” that an organization would use their online search information against them to prevent them from getting health insurance.

HIPAA 78

HIPAA Hospital Appointments Scheduling 78

EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

Regulatory Standards CERT (comprehensive error rate testing) is a program administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that utilizes Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) to review medical records and identify potential billing errors. Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage vs commercial insurance).

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Documentation Admissions Discharges Billing 130

Arkenea

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This includes the ADA (Americans with Disability Act), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). Healthcare designers can test color accessibility by testing various color palettes, and choose the ones that pass the test.

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Best Practices Communication Hospital Tests 84

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 10, 2025

Information potentially compromised in the incident included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical records, treatment information, and health insurance information. The post Gardner Orthopedics Ransomware Attack Affects 47,000 Patients appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Medical History Insurance Follow-Up HIPAA 46