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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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HHS-OIG Settles Alleged EMTALA Violations with 3 Healthcare Providers

The HIPAA Journal

Two of the settlements resolve alleged failures to provide an appropriate medical screening examination, and one resolves an alleged failure to accept appropriate transfers. Hospitals with specialized capabilities are obligated to accept transfers from hospitals that lack the capability to treat unstable emergency medical conditions.

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Gardner Orthopedics Ransomware Attack Affects 47,000 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

On December 10, 2024, a hacker exploited a vulnerability in the Cleo VL Trader tool, which is used by Cierant for secure file transfers. The post Gardner Orthopedics Ransomware Attack Affects 47,000 Patients appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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ePrescription Software Development – Detailed Outlook

Arkenea

Since it includes patients’ data or ePHI (Protected Health Information), it’s essential to encompass HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules during the e-prescription software development process. HIPAA regulations safeguard ePHI on physical, technical, and administrative levels.

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The Complete Know How on EMR API Integration

Arkenea

So, within the same organization, providers from different departments can review and update patient data from the same connected IoMT (Internet of Medical Things). For instance, if a patient is transferred from OPD to surgery then the data is automatically transferred to the concerned department.

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Mental Health App Development (Updated Guide)

Arkenea

Data captured during the sign-in includes demographics, contact details, mental health issues, past medical history, and so on. Make use of HIPAA-compliant video conferencing tools such as Zoom to ensure a seamless calling experience for users. It helps to track progress and quantify mental health conditions.