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The Essential Guide for Billing CPT 93010

Medisys Compliance

Are you struggling to understand the details of CPT 93010 when it comes to medical billing and coding? Don’t worry! In this essential guide, we will explain the complexities of this important procedure code, helping you to navigate cardiology billing and coding with confidence. CPT 93010 refers to the electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) interpretation and report.

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Why Do Healthcare Facilities Have Corporate Compliance Programs?

MedTrainer

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, integrity, ethics, and adherence to regulations are paramount. Healthcare facilities, whether large hospitals or small clinics, navigate a complex web of federal and state laws that guide patient care, billing practices, and data security. Corporate compliance programs are essential, ensuring that facilities not only abide by the law but also uphold the highest standards of patient trust and organizational responsibility.

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What Is Corporate Compliance in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

Imagine attempting a vast, intricate jigsaw puzzle where each piece signifies a unique regulation or guideline. This is the essence of corporate compliance in healthcare. Just as every piece of the puzzle must fit perfectly, every compliance element in healthcare needs precise integration to ensure seamless, ethical, and effective operations. Corporate compliance ensures that healthcare organizations not only adhere to the many layers of regulations but also craft an environment of safety and t

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OSHA and HIPAA Training for Medical Offices: Ensuring Compliance in the Digital Age

Compliancy Group

In the fast-paced world that is the healthcare industry, where patient safety and privacy are paramount, medical offices must stay ahead of the game. Compliance with regulatory requirements is necessary and crucial for maintaining a safe and secure environment. Two important aspects to focus on are OSHA and HIPAA training for medical offices, and exploring how online training options can streamline this process.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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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Being SOC 2 Compliant: The Key to Trust and Security

Compliancy Group

Data security has become a paramount concern for organizations of all sizes. With cyber threats rising, businesses are under constant pressure to ensure secure systems and processes. One way to achieve this is by becoming SOC 2 compliant. What is SOC 2 Compliance? SOC 2 compliance refers to adhering to the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 framework , designed specifically for service providers that store customer data in the cloud or process sensitive information.

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HHS urges patient education on privacy basics

Healthcare It News

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights has released two new patient privacy resources that healthcare organizations can use to educate patients about reducing their risks of a breach of their protected health information when using telemedicine technologies. WHY IT MATTERS The tips and resources offered on the HIPAA website under Educating Patients about Privacy and Security Risks to Protected Health Information when Using Remote Communication Technologies for Te

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Why We Should Care About the Move from Saliva to Living Cells in Precision Medicine

Bill of Health

By Adithi Iyer The cultural, informational, and medical phenomenon that is 23andMe has placed a spotlight on precision medicine, which seeks to personalize medical care to each patient’s unique makeup. Thus far, advances in direct-to-consumer genetic testing have made saliva-sample sequencing services all the rage in this space, but regenerative medicine, which relies on cells and tissues , rather than saliva , now brings us to a new, increasingly complex inflection point.

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Western Australia pursuing healthcare generative AI and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

WA gov't funds gen AI in healthcare projects Nearly a million Australian dollars ($590,000) have been awarded by the government of Western Australia to support projects exploring the use of generative AI in healthcare. A total of 19 projects will see how they can use generative AI to address challenges across health and medical research, health and medical innovation, healthcare service delivery and health and medical education and training.

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Senators urge CMS to withhold staffing mandate, citing negative impact on veteran care

Healthcare Dive

Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee urged the CMS to rescind or revise its staffing proposal for nursing facilities on Thursday, warning the rules could cause facilities to close.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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Mild cognitive impairment patients at home get aid from AI

Healthcare It News

Aniket Singh Rajput, CEO and founder of Neuroglee, talks the scope of the mild cognitive impairment issue and how cognitive care-at-home technology can help.

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Equity in Health Care Education: Ethical Distribution of CMS Funding

Bill of Health

By Stephen Wood The number of physicians in the U.S. is shrinking, especially among those who choose primary care. Advanced practice providers, such as Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), are helping to fill that void. In order to maintain a health care system that can serve our aging population, and one that is aligned with the health care needs and goals of our nation, there is a need for legislative support to fund APRN and PA clinical education in a way commensur

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Is Asia-Pacific ready for robotic telesurgery?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Clinician-scientists from Japan and Singapore have set out to test the viability of robotic telesurgery as a treatment option. Last week, a surgical team from the National University Hospital (NUH), the flagship hospital of the National University Health System (NUHS) in Singapore, performed a gastrectomy remotely with Fujita Health University (FHU) in Japan.

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Henry Ford, Ascension enter joint venture to create $10.5B system

Healthcare Dive

The no-cash deal will combine Detroit-based Henry Ford Health with Ascension’s southeast Michigan and Genesys healthcare facilities and create an organization spanning more than 550 sites.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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

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Interpretation services are evolving with technology

Healthcare It News

Sign language and other interpretation delivery methods are getting more tech-enabled, says Kathryn Jackson, VP of language operations at AMN Healthcare, who offers tips to help providers ensure patients with hearing difficulties receive proper care.

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Organ Transplant Candidates Who Use Medical Cannabis Face Discrimination

Bill of Health

By Hannah Rahim Medical cannabis users in the U.S. face discrimination in seeking health care services, including restrictions against obtaining solid organ transplants. Considering growing evidence that medical cannabis (which is legal in 38 states, 3 territories, and the District of Columbia) does not compromise post-transplant health outcomes, policymakers should rethink the use of cannabis consumption as a contraindicator to transplantation and should adopt legal protections to prevent undue

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Digitizing the Release of Information Process: Valuable Takeaways for HIM

MRO Compliance

Evolving the ROI Process with a Focus on Digitization In August 2023, For the Record Magazine published a guest article co-authored by Anthony Murray, CISSP, and me. The article is entitled Release of Information: The Digitization of ROI , and includes valuable insights into pivotal shifts in the ROI landscape and how these changes affect HIM teams.

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California sets $25 per hour minimum wage for healthcare workers

Healthcare Dive

The law, backed by healthcare unions, is expected to affect approximately 469,000 healthcare workers and will be phased in over the next several years.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Innovation trends require education for users to keep up

Healthcare It News

According to dHealth Foundation director and cofounder Quy Vo-Reinhard, for regulators and users to keep up with emerging technologies like blockchain and smart contracts there needs to be an emphasis on education.

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Epic-based telehealth platform keeps patients coming back to WellSpan Health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Dr. R. Hal Baker, chief information and digital officer at York, Pennsylvania-base WellSpan Health, asks a simple question: "What if?" He does so because, he says, old ways of thinking and doing have become obsolete, and the organization's teams have been driven to reimagine the way they operate to improve processes. THE PROBLEM "We pride ourselves on the idea of 'Working As One' to provide an integrated approach to our patients across our systems of care," Baker

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Lawmakers mull lifting ban on physician-owned hospitals as doc lobbying groups claim major cost savings

Fierce Healthcare

A new analysis backed by doctor lobbying groups suggest that physician-owned hospitals could have fueled about $1.1 billion in savings across 20 of Medicare’s most expensive conditions in 2019— tho | Lobbying groups in favor of overturning the ban on new physician-owned hospitals outlined broad cost savings if 2019's Medicare patients were treated at such facilities instead of a traditional hospital.

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Premiums rose 7% for employer-sponsored health coverage in 2023

Healthcare Dive

The average premium was nearly $8,500 for single coverage and nearly $24,000 for family coverage this year, according to a new study published in Health Affairs.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Getting the basics of digitalisation down with webPAS

Healthcare It News

The patient administration system is one of the most critical foundational digital systems for individual hospitals or broader hospital jurisdictions. It is also the foundation for the ongoing evolution of broader clinical systems. The criticality of its function, the workflows it enables and the benefits of achieving seamless workforce adoption are frequently underestimated.

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How care for cough – one of the top medical complaints – can benefit from RPM and AI

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The combined impact of respiratory illness such as COPD, asthma, chronic cough and pneumonia on individuals and health systems is staggering. COPD alone affects more than 15 million people and costs the healthcare system close to $50 billion each year. Effective daily maintenance therapy enables many people who suffer from these chronic conditions to live healthy and productive lives, but exacerbations are inevitable and if not promptly recognized and treated can be fatal.

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Medicare Advantage marketing practices draw ire from senators

Fierce Healthcare

Seniors are forced to navigate a convoluted Medicare Advantage (MA) landscape for healthcare coverage, often only to be denied care, experts told legislators during a Senate Finance Committee heari | Senators and experts agreed Wednesday that marketing practices from Medicare Advantage plans are often overwhelming for seniors.

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Washington hospitals sue state over expanded interpretation of a charity care law

Healthcare Dive

A state hospital association says the updated charity care guidance, which would require facilities to offer subsidized care for patients regardless of residency, risks making Washington a “medical tourism destination.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.