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Behavioral Healthcare Provider Settles HIPAA Risk Analysis Investigation for $225,000

The HIPAA Journal

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has agreed to settle alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with Deer Oaks – The Behavioral Health Solution for $225,000.

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Work Environments for a Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Northwest Career College

Many healthcare settings require the services of medical billing and coding specialists for record organization and management, insurance claims, and billing. The specialist obtains patient records, processes insurance claims, and ensures that the proper codes are used to perform treatments or procedures on patients.

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Even a small typo can throw off AI medical advice, MIT study says

Medical Economics

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How Much Does Phlebotomy Technician Make

Phlebotomy Careers

Work Setting Phlebotomists working in hospitals or outpatient care centers generally earn higher wages compared to those in physician offices or long-term care facilities. Higher education levels or specialized training can also lead ⁤to higher pay.

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Medical Assisting vs. Nursing: Which Path Is Right for You?

Northwest Career College

Handling billing, coding, and insurance claims. This job is versatile, combining hands-on patient care with behind-the-scenes administrative work. This job is versatile, combining hands-on patient care with behind-the-scenes administrative work. Nurses work in hospitals, long-term care, schools, and community health.

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Preparing for a Secure Retirement as a Minority Nurse

Minority Nurse

Plan for long-term care : Long-term care insurance helps safeguard your retirement savings from the steep expenses of assisted living or nursing home care.

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Most Americans Don’t Want to Cut Medicaid (Including Republicans)

Health Populi

We see professional associations like the AAFP (family practitioners) and the APA (American Psychologists Association), AHIP (representing health insurance) and Kaiser Permanente; health care providers; and, patient/disease advocacy representing cancer, liver, spinal, OB/GYN, and mental health, among other conditions and concerns.