Many people talk about HIPAA compliance, but not everyone truly knows what it means. Sure, it means private medical information is to be kept private, but are people who work in medical offices absolutely certain how to stay in compliance with this rather serious legislation? There are two distinct HIPAA regulations that medical staff must be thoroughly versed in. Let’s talk about what they e ... Read More ->
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Accounts Receivable and Your Medical Practice
Accounts receivable are legally considered assets of the business that holds them. They comprise the unpaid debt from fees for services and procedures performed – in our case, of a medical practice – and a bill has been sent or given to the payor for services rendered. So why are medical administrators always worrying about accounts receivable? Because when people don’t pay these bills in a time ... Read More ->
Security Practices for Medical Records
As medical practices and courthouses digitize their records, they are having to shred or store their paper documents securely in order to avoid being in violation of HIPAA laws. Patients have always relied on their doctors to keep their health information safe and private – and they still do – but the battlefront has changed from simply locking a file drawer full of patients’ information. A few ... Read More ->
The Worst Problems in Medical Billing
Your medical billing process is the backbone of your medical practice – making money is the lifeblood that keeps your business going. However, it is not immune to complications in accuracy and efficiency. It’s very common for a medical practice to experience challenges in medical billing, especially because the laws and standards seem to be constantly changing. It’s just one of the many diffi ... Read More ->
Best Practices to Secure Healthcare Data
Since the Office for Civil Rights began investigating Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA violations, more than $67 million in fines have been assessed by practices just like yours. It is the responsibility of a medical practice to secure the data of its patients. Healthcare organizations must create policies and rules that govern electronic patient data. HIPAA requires ... Read More ->
