Medisys Compliance

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used and evidence-based approaches for treating a variety of mental health conditions. While its therapeutic benefits are well-recognized, the process of billing for CBT can be complex and often confusing for mental and behavioral health providers. This article serves as a detailed guide for providers, addressing key aspects of CBT billing to ensure compliance, accuracy, and maximize reimbursement.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Acquisition Expands Capabilities in Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care, Revolutionizing Communication Between EMS Teams and Hospitals for Faster Clinical Workflows and More Informed Patient Care TigerConnect , the leading clinical collaboration platform in healthcare, today announced the acquisition of Twiage , a health technology innovator that streamlines pre-hospital communication and care coordination between EMS, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.

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Becker's Health IT

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Learn about the proposed changes to HIPAA that aim to strengthen cybersecurity in healthcare and protect against data breaches and ransomware attacks.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A paper published in the Journal of Medical Extended Reality outlines how AI, generative virtual reality and multilingual voice cloning may help pain management.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Mateusz Krempa, COO, Piwik PRO As healthcare providers increasingly embrace big data, they find themselves at a crossroads: the challenge of using relevant data to improve patient care while ensuring the highest levels of privacy and compliance with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Violations of HIPAA can result in reputation damage, loss of patient trust, and also severe penaltiesup to $50,000 per violation, alongside potential criminal charges.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

140 prescription digital therapeutics have been cleared for patient use at home and more than 220 therapies are used in digital care or in clinics, according to an IQVIA report.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Michael A. Brickman, MD, Medical Director of Plastic Surgery at ModMed Eye contact and good desk-side manner have always been incredibly important in the plastic surgery specialty, where patients decisions can be heavy with emotion around the perception of their image. Even what some see as a small touchup like dermal fillers are huge decisions for others because it is a change in how they present themselves physically and then carry themselves emotionally.

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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 30, 2024

By Jay Trinckes - In recent years, healthcare organizations have struggled to address the rising number of data breaches and cyberattacks plaguing the industry. The Change Healthcare breach in particular caused the exposure of the protected health information of as many as one in three Americans earlier this year. The post The Key to Fixing the HIPAA Auditing Process Collaboration appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Cecile Brosset, CEO and Co-founder of Sonio Burnout among sonographers is becoming an alarming reality, driven by the demanding nature of their work. Every day, they face the emotional burden of delivering difficult news to patients, often with little time to recover before moving on to the next case. Long shifts and high-stress environments only add to the strain, making it harder for them to maintain their well-being.

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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Our 2024 Countdown continues! #2 from Health UnaBASHEd and Healthcare Rap. Follow us until the end of the year for our reveal of the top 10 played episodes from the radio and from the podcast network on Healthcare NOW Radio. The post 2024 Countdown for Most Played Episodes #2 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Arijit Chatterjee, Pharma & Med Tech Solutions Engineering Leader, Capgemini Americas Clinical trials have been the cornerstone of medical innovation for centuries, but as the effort continues to improve patient care and speed the development of new treatments and medicines, sticking with the same old trial processes is no longer an option. Innovative technologies like digital twins and generative AI are transforming the healthcare landscape and expanding whats possible for the future of med

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Medisys Compliance

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The healthcare industry is ever-evolving, and managing administrative tasks like medical billing has become increasingly complex. Many healthcare providers now outsource medical billing services to specialized companies. This approach saves time, reduces costs, and ensures accurate revenue cycle management. In this guide, well cover what it means to outsource medical billing services, the benefits, and how to select the right partner for your practice.

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Becker's Health IT

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Discover the top 10 most consequential healthcare data breaches of 2024, including the largest-ever cyberattack on the industry, according to Becker's.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 30, 2024

For the 87th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Jeffrey Sturman, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Memorial Healthcare System to talk about their recent wins of the CHIME and KLAS Synergy Award! We kick this episode off with Sturman sharing what it means to him and his organization to have won the KLAS Arch Pinnacle Award focused on EHR User Experience and the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired (9 or above) focused on Digital Heal

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

Jane Sarashon

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Health/care is everywhere is the mantra on the back of my business card. And at #CES2025 , that will indeed be the situation. The 2025 convening of CES (once known as the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas officially kicks off on 7 January 2025. But I’ll be there beginning 3rd January, scheduling pre-show meetings with innovators, analysts, and my own clients who will be attending the meeting.

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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 30, 2024

By Steven Posnack - Its that time of the year when we all close out annual processes. In this case, we at the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy through the hard work of our Office of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer are pleased to let you know that HHS 2024 AI Use Case Inventory is available for review. The post Three Quick Points about the 2024 HHS AI Use Case Inventory appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As we wrap up another year and get ready for 2025 to begin, it is once again time for everyone’s favorite annual tradition of Health IT Predictions! We reached out to our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community to get their insights on what will happen in the coming year and boy did they deliver. We in fact got so many responses to our prompt this year, that we have had to narrow them down to just the best and most interesting.

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Physician Credentialing Company

DECEMBER 30, 2024

CPT Code 93880 is an essential diagnostic medical procedure that helps to visualize the blood flow in the extra cranial arteries supplying oxygenated blood to the brain through duplex ultrasound scanning. Understanding this procedural code is essential for ensuring the best quality of patient care, adequate clinical documentation, and proper reimbursement.

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

Dot Compliance

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Navigating the complexities of pharmaceutical manufacturing requires compliance with key quality standards. ICH Q8, Q9, and Q10 provide a comprehensive framework that guides the industry in achieving consistent product quality, safety, and compliance. This blog post will explore the essential elements of each guidelineICH Q8’s focus on product development, ICH Q9’s emphasis on quality risk management, and ICH Q10’s principles for pharmaceutical quality systemshighlighting their

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – While the healthcare industry is abuzz with the potential of AI and ambient speech technology, virtual scribing services continue to play a crucial role in easing the administrative burden on clinicians. – KLAS’s latest report provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of virtual scribing, highlighting key trends and vendor performance in this developing market.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 30, 2024

On November 21, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued revised guidance under QSO-25-09-ALL, updating Core Appendix Q of the State Operations Manual regarding findings of immediate jeopardy. These updates are intended to enhance transparency, standardize immediate jeopardy determinations and improve communication with providers, suppliers and laboratories.

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The HIPAA Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Recent OCR Enforcement Actions: I've been pretty lazy on the blogging front lately, and let a bunch of items stack up, particularly noting the various enforcement actions of OCR. Now that it's end of year and I'm clearing out some old emails, let me post to a few.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Office for Civil Rights have announced they will be soliciting comments on a proposal to modify the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009.

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The HIPAA Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Biden Administration Proposes New Cybersecurity Requirements for Healthcare Organizations: Encryption and network compliance checks are included in the proposed revisions to the HIPAA Security Rule. The rule is presented as a fix to the current epidemic of healthcare data breaches. Expected cost to the industry: $15 billion over the first 5 years.

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Med League

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Toxicologist Expert Retained on Lead Poisoning Case Lead poisoning is a preventable yet devastating condition that continues to affect thousands of people, especially children, across the world. Despite the well-documented dangers of lead exposure, it remains an ongoing public health issue in many communities. One of the primary reasons lead poisoning persists is due to negligencewhether it’s a lack of awareness, insufficient regulations, or even deliberate disregard for safety.

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