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Weekly Roundup – September 30, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

Read more… Protecting Your Organization From a Hidden HIPAA Threat. Up to 80% of employees may not follow risk avoidance policies when translating patient data , largely because they use free online tools, noted Bill Young at SYSTRAN. Cynthia Casatelli at e4.health million funding round.

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

ASCA members can view an ASC-specific surveyor tag tool. Compliance is the foundation of ethical and responsible ASC billing. HIPAA, CMS, and state agencies regulate ASCs. ASC billing requirements include coding, documentation, privacy, and security. Create tools to simplify and stay on track.

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5 Critical Insights from Healthcare Chart Audits

BHM Healthcare Solutions

This includes checking for proper coding, billing accuracy, and adherence to privacy and security regulations like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Billing Accuracy: Chart audits play a crucial role in verifying the accuracy of medical billing and coding.

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Will Technology Cure Americans’ Health Care System Ills? Considering Google and Ascension Health’s Data Deal

Health Populi

” The last paragraph of the press release states: “All work related to Ascension’s engagement with Google is HIPAA compliant and underpinned by a robust data security and protection effort and adherence to Ascension’s strict requirements for data handling.” health care. Out-of-network costs?

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IoT Security Risks – How to Make Sure Your Patients and Your Organization are Safe

Healthcare IT Today

EHR data is a prime target for cyber attackers, as it includes personal data and medical data that can be resold and used to perpetrate financial fraud, extortion, medical billing fraud, and illicit access to medication. Insecure medical devices can also be exploited to hurt patients and damage institutions.

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Making Healthcare Accessible: Empowerment This Medicaid Awareness Month

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Medicaid also covers certain groups of people automatically, such as those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and some individuals who have high medical bills. The company’s vision is to empower healthcare providers with the tools they need to deliver high-quality care while reducing healthcare costs.

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When Household Economics Blur with Health, Technology and Trust – Health Populi’s 2023 TrendCast

Health Populi

Growing adoption of “broad-spectrum” self-care – including digital health tools. This only accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic, and this time around, bolstered by digital health tools and access to broadband unavailable 14 years ago. Consumers are excited about connected health care , the Trusted Future study bullishly reports.