Tag: Cybersecurity in Healthcare

HIPAA Security Rule updates

Healthcare Cybersecurity: Proposed Updates to the HIPAA Security Rule

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at strengthening the HIPAA Security Rule. If finalized, these HIPAA Security Rule updates will significantly impact the healthcare sector. HHS has highlighted that healthcare breaches pose far greater risks than breaches in other industries. In announcing the […]
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RCM Outsourcing

Healthcare: The Role of RCM Outsourcing and Technology

The U.S. healthcare industry, marked by its global leadership in spending, faces mounting pressures due to evolving care models, supply chain disruptions, regulations, labor shortages, and rising costs. To navigate these challenges, healthcare leaders are prioritizing quality care delivery while also optimizing administrative operations, including revenue cycle management (RCM). Outsourcing RCM has become a key […]
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Why Healthcare Providers Need Medical Claim Clearinghouses

Medical claim clearinghouses enhance the efficiency of claim submissions for healthcare providers, thereby reducing costs and improving payment accuracy. Each year, healthcare payers and providers exchange billions of claims to finalize patient encounters, a number that continues to rise. As claim volumes increase annually (except for a dip in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic), […]
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Medical Coding 2024

Crack the Code: Top Trends Shaping Medical Coding in 2024

Regulatory changes, advances in healthcare technology, and an ever-increasing emphasis on accurate and efficient documentation are constantly driving the evolution of medical coding. Medical coders must keep up with these trends to ensure successful careers and optimal healthcare delivery in 2024. We share the top trends influencing medical coding 2024 in this newsletter, enabling you […]
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