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 […]
Coding and medical billing with AI: Billing and coding processes in the healthcare industry are notoriously complex. The manual entry of data, the interpretation of physician notes, and maintaining compliance with ever-changing regulations all contribute to a system that is ripe for inefficiency and error. Healthcare providers and patients can save time, money, and frustration […]
What is HIPAA? HIPAA compliance importance: It is important to note that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule of 1996 established standards for protecting individuals’ electronic personal health information (PHI). This includes any identifiable health information, such as medical records and histories, medical bills, and lab results, among others. A covered […]
Secure Medical Billing Practices: In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, protecting patient privacy and safeguarding sensitive medical information remains paramount. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) serves as the cornerstone of these efforts, dictating robust data security standards for covered entities handling protected health information (PHI). As we navigate 2024, staying updated on HIPAA […]
It is important to note that HIPAA compliance in healthcare cybersecurity was an issue that was unknown 20 years ago. Technology has also progressed very quickly, which has introduced many benefits, however, it also poses a major challenge: maintaining the privacy of patient information. At the heart of these privacy concerns is the Health Insurance […]
Implementing HIPAA Compliance Demands Multiple Measures from IT, with Added Complexity Due to Mobile Devices. Adhere to These Crucial Steps for Ensuring Mobile HIPAA Compliance Adhering to HIPAA necessitates a vigilant approach from IT administrators, and the presence of mobile devices can amplify this challenge further. HIPAA stands as an encompassing federal statute that defines […]