The HIPAA Journal

JULY 22, 2025

Olde Towne Medical and Dental Center, Virginia Williamsburg Area Medical Assistance Corporation, doing business as Olde Towne Medical and Dental Center (OTMDC) in Williamsburg, Virginia, has recently announced a cyberattack that involved unauthorized access to the protected health information of up to 2,567 individuals.

Follow-Up

Phlebotomy Careers

AUGUST 2, 2025

Certified phlebotomists ‍are ‍often preferred by healthcare facilities,laboratories,and clinics,making ⁤this exam ⁤an essential milestone in ‌your health career journey. Who Should Take the Phlebotomy ⁢certification Exam?

Certified Nursing Assistant

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 26, 2025

Legal ⁤and Ethical Considerations: HIPAA compliance, patient consent, and confidentiality. Foundation for Further Healthcare Education: Step toward advanced roles like medical assisting or nursing. Safety and Infection Control: Proper sterilization, PPE usage, and biohazard protocols.

Customer Service

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

According to a recent study, the use of telehealth has surged by over 40% in the last five years, with more people turning to digital platforms for medical assistance and guidance. This trend highlights a shift in expectations — patients today prefer convenience and ease when it comes to managing their health.

Medication

Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Your medical assistant can stand beside them, talk to them, hold their hand, and help divert their attention. Baum is the author of several books, including the best-selling book, Marketing Your Medical Practice-Ethically, Effectively, and Economically, which has sold over 225,000 copies and has been translated into Spanish.

Billing

Prism Career Institute

APRIL 15, 2025

A medical assistant career allows for fulfilling public service work through patient care and maintaining healthcare facility operations. Anyone considering a medical assistant program or responding to a job description should know what’s expected of their work within the law.

Medical Assistant

MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Instead of hiring temps who may need to be trained in HIPAA compliance or having your staff play Holiday-Time-Off Bingo, it may be time for your practice to hire a virtual medical assistant from MedVA. Virtual Medical Assistants Can Help Beat The Holiday Rush 1.

Medical Assistant

MedVA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Virtual Medical Assistants (VMAs) stand out among these new ideas as a game-changing answer that is changing the way doctors work all over the world. When MVAs are used in medical offices, it’s a big step toward a more streamlined, patient-centered approach.

Medical Assistant

MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

If that seems like your practice, it’s time to consider a Virtual Medical Assistant from MedVA, bringing many benefits that streamline administrative tasks and restore a healthier work-life balance for you and your team. VMAs can manage virtual appointments, facilitate video consultations, and coordinate follow-up care.

Medical Assistant

MedCerts

APRIL 8, 2024

HI 1011: Medical Office Procedures and Administration: This six-week course teaches you about medical office essentials, such as HIPAA regulations, coding and health insurance basics, professionalism, ethics, appointment scheduling and other critical tasks. Why Should You Become a Medication Care Coordinator?

Medication

MedVA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A virtual medical assistant can do routine tasks and provide a lot of administrative help for things that aren’t in the area of expertise of doctors or other health professionals. Hiring a medical virtual assistant gives your medical business or clinic a lot of extra help.

Medication

Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 28, 2025

While doctors, practical nurses , medical assistants , and other healthcare professionals have significant encounters with patients, they aren’t the only ones who have an impact on the process. Those who have chosen medical coding and billing career paths are relied upon to help facilities manage patient visits and procedures.

Medical Coding

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

MedassistEDU experts say that there has been a shift in the medical assistant duties. At present medical assistants are performing similar duties as registered nurses while assisting a physician. At present medical assistants are performing similar duties as registered nurses while assisting a physician.

Medical Assistant

ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 9, 2024

Organizational skills to manage appointments, medical records, and administrative tasks efficiently. Knowledge of medical billing and coding processes. Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. What Is The Difference Between A Medical Secretary And A Medical Assistant?

Medical Secretary

New York Medical Career Training Center

AUGUST 26, 2019

HIPAA 10 Hours. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) prompted new Federal regulations which require physicians to ensure they are protecting the privacy and security of patients’ medical information and using a standard format when submitting electronic transactions, such as submitting claims.

Diagnostics

Arkenea

JANUARY 20, 2025

Some of the common telehealth services and products include: Consultations or virtual visits Health memberships eBooks Advertisement Referrals Group therapies Digital course Tracker devices and wearables More The service for a telemedicine nursing business would normally relate to consultations and virtual medical assistance.

Communication

CareerStep

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Training Focus: Certification programs for pharmacy technicians, including training on medication management and insurance claims, can provide current employees with the skills necessary to effectively support the pharmacy team. Their dual expertise in patient care and office management allows facilities to operate efficiently.

Sterilization

Ciox

JULY 20, 2023

Example: CDPHP supports physical and mental wellbeing with non-medical assistance Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan (CDPHP) incorporated SDOH , partnering with Papa, to combat loneliness and isolation in older adults, families, and other vulnerable populations.

Discharges

Mobius MD

MAY 1, 2024

Medical assistants (MAs) can also help prepare visit materials and handle follow-up tasks. Whether you type, dictate, or use an AI medical scribe, there are good reasons to complete notes during patent visits. For example, some physicians use a HIPAA-compliant mobile app to dictate notes during patient visits.

Documentation

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 2, 2025

The post HHS; DHS Sued by 20 States for Alleged Illegal Medicaid Data Disclosure appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. We’re headed to court to prevent any further sharing of Medicaid data — and to ensure any of the data that’s already been shared is not used for immigration enforcement purposes.”

Transfers