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Bonus Features – September 24, 2023 – 72 percent of patients say affordability is the biggest challenge for paying medical bills

Healthcare IT Today

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs expanded its use of CirrusMD to provide VA Health Chat in four additional states. Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center expanded its use of CliniComp EHR to include behavioral health.

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Is It a HIPAA Violation to Send to Collections?

HIPAA Journal

However, before sending medical bills to collections, it is important to consider state and local laws relating to medical debt relief. Other HIPAA Compliance Considerations when Sending to Collections The inclusion of “collection activities” confirms that sending an unpaid medical bill to collections is not a HIPAA violation.

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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Judge Takes Aim at the Affordable Care Act’s Preventive Care Benefits

Kaiser Health News

Department of Veterans Affairs, after several weeks of deliberations, has decided to make abortions available to patients and some dependents in some circumstances. The care will be available to veterans and dependents if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest or is jeopardizing the life of the woman.