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Omnibus Rule 2013 Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

The course explains the expanded definition of business associates, outlines new requirements for data breach notifications, and details the strengthened patient rights provisions. Fewer medical malpractice lawsuits, and Better patient health outcomes, such as increased quality of care and safety and reduced medical errors.

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Can Your Hospital Afford Not to Outsource Credentialing?

Verisys

As the number of satellite facilities per provider increases and the definition of healthcare expands, it adds to healthcare organizations’ burdens–not just in providing care, but also in terms of the administrative burden and costs necessary to maintain a practice. The cost of poor credentialing can quickly rise to approximately $5.8

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Is the Violation Right of Access or Information Blocking?  Part 2 of 2

AIHC

Information Blocking The exact regulatory definition of Information Blocking can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations in 45 CFR 171.103. On October 6, 2022, the definition of electronic health information (EHI) expanded to include all of the digital components of an organization’s designated record set (DRS).

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Is the Violation Right of Access or Information Blocking? Part 1 of 2

AIHC

Information Blocking The exact regulatory definition of Information Blocking can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations in 45 CFR 171.103 Information blocking is a practice in which a healthcare provider, health plan, or other covered entity intentionally interferes with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information.

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Medical Credentialing Services in California

MedTrainer

Before looking specifically at provider credentialing in California, let’s start with a definition. Comprehensive background checks help rule out any criminal history, malpractice claims, disciplinary actions, or other records that might send up red flags. Background Checks. Payer Enrollment.

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

In many states, the definition of telemedicine and/or telehealth stipulates that the delivery of services must occur in “real time,” automatically excluding store-and-forward as a part of telemedicine and/or telehealth altogether. This is also called “store-and-forward telemedicine.”

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Medical Credentialing in Washington State

MedTrainer

Before looking specifically at provider credentialing in Washington state, let’s start with a definition. Comprehensive background checks help rule out any criminal history, malpractice claims, disciplinary actions, or other records that might send up red flags. Background Checks.