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 ->
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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 ->
Tips to Improve Medical Office Scheduling to Reduce Wait Times
Providing the best possible medical care is something every doctor strives to do, but when patients have to wait in the reception area or an exam room when you’re running behind schedule, their opinion of the practice can suffer along with any review they pass along to others. With today’s patients researching doctor reviews online before making an appointment, ensuring a positive patient exp ... Read More ->
What a HIPAA Risk Assessment Should Consist Of
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, of 1996 mandates that all health-related and private information be safeguarded and secure. The HIPAA Security Rule ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal health information, or PHI. The HIPAA Privacy Rule places limits on the use and release of PHI. If you work in the healthcare industry in any ... Read More ->
What You Need to Know About Health Care Support Staffing
The first lesson any physician in private practice learns is that a medical practice is not only a health care center, but also a business. As such, in order for your business to be successful, (1) your patients must be pleased with the service they receive, and (2) your operation must turn a profit. The key to achieving both is a strong support staff. After all, patients don’t just interact w ... Read More ->
