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Logan Health Medical Center Cyberattack Affects More Than 213,000 Patients

HIPAA Journal

The intrusion was limited to a single file server and its electronic medical records were not compromised. The investigators determined hackers gained access to its system between May 14, 2021, and May 16, 2021, and accessed certain files, but did not gain access to electronic medical records.

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5 Tips to Get Paid Faster For Your Practices

Medisys Compliance

The use of electronic medical records, automated demographic and health plan verification checks, claims scrubbing technology, and patient self-service applications like portal functionality, e-statements, digital communication access points, and integrated credit card payments are just a few examples of how this can be done.

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Consumers’ Growing Use of Portals and Apps: People Embracing Their Patient Journeys

Health Populi

Krush explained the importance of any digital front door in health care covering the entire patient journey, from initial awareness of symptoms and appointment scheduling to filling prescriptions, obtaining referrals, dealing with medical bills and asking general questions.

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Preparing Your Practice for Telemedicine Orthopedic Services

Medisys Compliance

Look for a platform that is secure, easy to use, and integrates with your electronic medical record (EMR) system. Medisys Data Solutions is a leading medical billing company providing complete billing and coding services for various medical billing specialties including telemedicine orthopedic services.

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Mobile Pay Revolutionizes Specialty Groups: Unlock the Data-Driven Potential

HIT Consultant

At a time when many consumers say they pay medical bills faster when they receive payment requests digitally—especially when these requests come by text (49%, according to a recent U.S. It’s a period when patients tend to take more time to pay their medical bills. What used to be a 12% no-show rate had grown to 20%.

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CPT Code 99204 vs 99205 – Comparison and Guide

Physician Credentialing Company

The differences in CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes is one of the most important aspects of medical billing and coding for healthcare providers. When staff members are well-informed about billing procedures and CPT code guidelines, errors are less likely to occur.

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Is Sharing EHR Passwords a Problem?

AIHC

How would you feel if you knew your doctor shared his/her password to your personal medical records with an unauthorized user? What if someone in medical billing shared his/her password to your account (containing your medical and financial identity) with someone not authorized to access your information?

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