The HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

Samaritan Health Services Samaritan Health Services in Oregon has announced that a physician who worked at its Lebanon Community Hospital may have accessed the protected health information of patients without authorization. An investigation was launched in November 2023, when unauthorized access was suspected.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 8, 2024

Unauthorized access to patient records Unauthorized access to patient records is one of the most significant data security threats in medical billing. This breach can occur when employees or external hackers gain access to sensitive patient information without proper authorization.

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Billing Medication Patient Records Insurance 105

Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Electronic Health Records (EHR) and practice management systems are goldmines of information. Review Documentation: Review the patient record, encounter forms, and billing documents for completeness and accuracy. The practice should comply with HIPAA regulations and every other applicable law.

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Billing Medication Follow-Up Documentation 52

Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

Online Patient Databases Digital tools and cloud databases give healthcare professionals the ability to quickly access patient data, effectively share information, and collaborate seamlessly during treatment. However, such platforms must be HIPAA compliant. Sharing Patient Data Externally Patient records are very important.

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Communication Patient Safety HIPAA Collaboration 52

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.

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Documentation HIPAA Discharges Medical Coding 52

Valant

JUNE 24, 2025

When selecting telehealth tools, think like a patient: intake forms need to be easy, appointment reminders should arrive on time, and session access should work on the first try. Your best bet is to find a browser-based solution that doesn’t require patients to download yet another app.

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Documentation HIPAA Scheduling Communication 52

Scrubs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Agendas are filled to the brim, and stacks of patient records teeter on desks, demanding attention. Easy to set up and operate, they come equipped with features like automatic document feeders, optical character recognition (OCR) and secure, HIPAA-compliant cloud storage options.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 28, 2020

True Story: An employee at one New England medical practice stayed after hours to search patient records for gossip on her neighbor. […]. By Glenn Day, chief sales officer and practice leader of healthcare, HUB International.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

In fact, providers whose patients request these notes may want to think long and hard about granting the request. Notes that contain a therapist’s private impressions and interpretations of patient conversations may contain information that would not benefit the patient.

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Documentation Appointments HIPAA Follow-Up 98

CollaborateMD

JUNE 20, 2025

Enhanced Data Accuracy through Better Coordinated Care CollaborateMD’s bi-directional EHR interfaces eliminate duplicate data entry, ensuring consistent and accurate patient records across clinical and administrative systems. Read the blog: “Get More Done with Time-Saving Healthcare Technology.”

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Billing Appointments Collaboration Patient Safety 52

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

AI-driven tools can help physicians make data-informed decisions based on patient records, medical literature, and the latest research. AI systems require vast amounts of patient information to function effectively, raising questions about how securely this data is stored and how to ensure HIPAA compliance.

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Medical History Diagnostics Administrative Work Vital Signs 52

CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Enhance the accuracy and compliance of billing systems, especially for HIPAA-compliant practice management systems. Ensure your practice management system requirements include HIPAA compliance and offer secure data storage and transmission. Lack flexibility to scale with your practice as it grows. Does its servers have a firewall?

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

The post Email Breach Affects 22,000 Ambulatory Surgery Center of Westchester Patients appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. Mobile Medical Response is currently investigating the incident to determine the full name, scope, and impact of the event. The total will be updated when the investigation has been completed.

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Health Prime

MAY 23, 2024

These industry regulations include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Read more about this in our blog How to make sure your Business Associates are HIPAA Compliant. Technology & Software Integration Integrating technology and software is critical to evaluating a potential coding partner.

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Health Populi

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s what we-know-we know about health care, privacy, and security: briefly, • HIPAA covers patients’ PHI that is held by covered entities and shared with contracted business associates. Amon the five industries they tracked, healthcare accounted for 1 in 4 total breaches in 2017, exposing over five million patient records.

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Arkenea

JULY 9, 2025

Epic Systems dominates the electronic health record (EHR) market, powering over 250 million patient records across the United States. Security planning must address HIPAA compliance, data protection protocols, access control systems, and audit trail capabilities that protect sensitive patient information.

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Unit Organization and Environment Tests Communication HIPAA 52

Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Without it, doctors can’t access updated patient records for proper treatment; billing departments are unable to correctly process insurance claims; and research teams are limited in their ability to uncover new findings. […]. By Dan Potter, vice president of product marketing, Attunity, a division of Qlik.

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Patient Records Billing Insurance Hospital 79

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

EHRs facilitate better communication and coordination among each patient’s whole care team, improving collaboration and continuity of care. Access to comprehensive patient records ensures that clinicians have up-to-date information so they can better personalize treatment plans.

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Documentation Patient Care Billing Insurance 102

WSMDA

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

4 – Privacy and HIPAA Finally, all medical professionals – even phlebotomists – must know how to properly handle patient records and protect their privacy. HIPAA regulations cover all healthcare professionals.

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Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

The EMR operates as a centralized digital hub for healthcare providers, enabling them to manage patient records, schedule appointments, write prescriptions, and access diagnostic tools. Regulatory Compliance The platform is built to align with the latest industry regulations, such as MACRA, HIPAA, MIPS, and GDPR.

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Billing Appointments Scheduling Patient Care 52

Arkenea

AUGUST 16, 2024

Some of the repercussions of data breaches include financial fraud, identity theft, and harm to patient’s life. So, to avoid this, regulatory bodies have implemented regulations such as HIPAA, FDA, HITRUST, FHIR, and more. These rules protect the privacy and security of healthcare data or ePHI.

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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These issues take a lot of time and patience, and the patient may have to speak with insurance companies to resolve problems. Patient Records Management and Confidentiality Maintaining patient records is one of the most important responsibilities that a medical administrative assistant would undertake.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Electronic Health Records (EHR) and practice management systems are goldmines of information. Review Documentation: Review the patient record, encounter forms, and billing documents for completeness and accuracy. The practice should comply with HIPAA regulations and every other applicable law.

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Billing Medication Follow-Up Documentation 52

Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Having patient records and important data on their mobile device empowers them to offer timely and accurate care, regardless of location. Increased Efficiency and Productivity Mobile EHR apps streamline routine tasks such as patient scheduling, charting, prescription writing, and billing. or GDPR in the EU.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

With this growing demand on the provider side, it will be critical for providers – who currently enjoy a trusted relationship as patient data steward – to ensure consumers understand how their personal data is being used, and what rights people have over their data. The fact is that HIPAA may not cover all of these data flows.

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Collaboration HIPAA Patient Records Hospital 84

Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Importance of Confidentiality Laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protect patient confidentiality. HIPAA provides standards for protecting patient information and requires healthcare providers to maintain patient information confidentially.

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Best Practices HIPAA Patient Records Documentation 40

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Patient Data Security: Telehealth platforms must comply with HIPAA and other regulations to ensure patient data is secure. EHR Integration: An effective EHR system supports telehealth by maintaining consistent and accurate patient records across in-person and virtual visits, facilitating better continuity of care.

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Patient Satisfaction Billing Appointments HIPAA 52

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

Developers are required to adhere to HIPAA compliance during API integration. Here’s what falls under HIPAA: HIPAA Privacy Rule: The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes guidelines for safeguarding any personally identifiable health information that Covered Entities (CE) or Business Associates (BA) handle.

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HIPAA EHR / EMR Appointments Billing 40

CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Comprehensive Patient Data Management Maintaining patient records is crucial in healthcare, and medical billing software can help streamline the process. The software allows you to easily track patient data, including demographics, insurance information, visit history, and billing records.

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Billing Medication Follow-Up HIPAA 52

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

Some of the repercussions of data breaches include financial fraud, identity theft, and harm to patient’s life. So, to avoid this, regulatory bodies have implemented regulations such as HIPAA, FDA, HITRUST, FHIR, and more. These rules protect the privacy and security of healthcare data or ePHI.

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HIPAA Patient Records Medical History Clinical Operations 40

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

This prospect gives fresh urgency to questions such as what uses of patient data should be permissible, who should own the data, and how secure the data are against violations of privacy, including those covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Companies developing AI-driven solutions should ensure agreements specify who controls training data, patient records, and algorithm-derived insights. Regulatory and IP disputes over data usage can create obstacles to commercialization. Cybersecurity is a growing liability.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

It updates patient records with insurance changes automatically. Scheduling and Patient Follow-Up The software should let you schedule appointments, send reminders, and keep track of patient records. This makes sure patients have a good experience from start to end.  This speeds up reimbursements. 

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Billing Medication Follow-Up Insurance 52

CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Navigating and maintaining electronic health records (EHR) and billing software, posting payments to patient accounts. Adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality at all times. Calling insurance companies for updates on claim status and to clarify billing details.

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Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

This broad category encompasses telehealth, telemedicine, and various digital healthcare solutions, aiming to create a seamless, comprehensive digital care plan for patients. This system stands out for its ability to support vital patient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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HIPAA Follow-Up Best Practices Communication 40

Arkenea

JUNE 20, 2025

Real Time Data Synchronization EHR registration systems provide real time data synchronization across all system modules, ensuring that patient information updates are immediately available to clinical staff, billing personnel, and other authorized users. The EHR system must ensure the privacy and security of patient data at all times.

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Documentation Billing Scheduling Insurance 52

Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

By prioritizing data privacy and security measures and implementing best practices for safeguarding sensitive patient information, practices can maintain the confidentiality of EHR data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.

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