Catch HIPAA Violations before Privacy is Compromised
Some HIPAA violations can be caught and fixed before the damage is done. Here are a few ways to do so.
Four HIPAA Violations Practices Accidentally Make
Some HIPAA violations are obvious, but others can be less so and easy to miss. Here are four.
Patients Need Good Passwords, Too
Password security isn't just for providers. Practices should make sure its patients are using tough passwords when using their patient portal.
The Most Vital 12-15 Characters in a Medical Practice
Choosing good passwords and protecting them is a small but key part of guarding your patients’ protected health information.
Your Patient’s Data, But Not Your Breach
Here’s what you do when a HIPAA violation affects your patients, but is the fault of one of your business partners.
When Protected Health Information Walks Out the Door
Lost laptops, tablets, and phones are among the most common ways patient privacy is breached. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.
EHRs Can Save You Money, Too
Practices do not just have to use staff members to improve their financial situation. The EHR can also be a huge help.
Using Staff to Improve Your Bottom Line
Looking for ways to increase practice profits? You may find the answer on your payroll.
How to Conduct an Internal HIPAA Audit
The OCR is doing more HIPAA audits this year, and you need to be ready. Here’s how to do your own internal audit.
Here's Why You Should Do a HIPAA Audit
The Office for Civil Rights is upping its HIPAA audit game this year. If you want to be safe, you will, too.
For Practices, ACO Success Is About Hot-Spotting
To succeed in an accountable care organization, practices have to dedicate resources to the high-cost, frequent utilizers of care.
Set Your ICD-10 Goals for 2016
The ICD-10 transition will continue into the next year for practices. Here are some tips you’ll need to take in 2016.
Train Staff to Address ICD-10 Related Coder Shortage
With a dearth of coders thanks to the ICD-10 transition, some practices find that training current staff is the best way to get good coders.
Payers Won't Always Be So Lenient in ICD-10
During these early days of ICD-10 payers are accepting codes that aren't quite as specific as they should be. This won't last forever.
At One Month, ICD-10 Seems To Be Going Smoothly
Everything seems fine on the surface with ICD-10 thus far, but is there a false sense of security?
ICD-10 is Here at Last, Now Make it Work for You
The change to the ICD-10 coding system was greeted with dread and sometimes fear. But now that it's live, it's time to see what it can do.
ICD-10 is Up and Running: How to Survive
ICD-10 is now the official language of insurance claims. Here's how to avoid translation problems and other tips to keep your head above water
ICD-10: Don't Let Denied Claims Stick Around
Creating a game plan for dealing with an increase in denied claims during the first few months of ICD-10 can save you money and headaches.
It's Not (Quite) Too Late To Get Ready for ICD-10
Oct. 1 will be here before you know it. If you aren't ready for ICD-10, it's time to narrow your focus.
How Helpful Are CMS’ New Training Tools for ICD-10 Prep?
CMS recently offered new tools for the ICD-10 transition. But some providers are still floundering.
For Many, ICD-10 Readiness Testing is on the Back Burner
With less than two months to go before the ICD-10 goes live, most physician practices haven't done readiness testing. Why not?
ICD-10: Do Patients Even Need To Know?
Your patients probably don't care about ICD-10, but there may be situations in which you might want or need to tell them.
CMS Answers Calls for ICD-10 Safeguards
While recent concessions made by CMS on the ICD-10 transition may relieve stress for practices making the transition, some say it’s not enough.
Three ICD-10 Work Flow Changes to Consider
Make the transition to the ICD-10 coding system a lot smoother with just a few tweaks to your practice work flow.
Get Your Practice Rested and Ready for ICD-10
Start planning now to make sure you have a well-rested and ready staff to handle the ICD-10 coding transition come Oct. 1.
Son's ICD-10 Software Helps Save Dad's Solo Practice
ICD-10 Charts is a free tool to aid the coding transition, but also a gift from a son to his internist father to keep his private medical practice alive.
ICD-10 Readiness Testing: What, Who, and When
Reduce the number of unpleasant surprises when the ICD-10 coding system goes live in October by starting tests now.
Dual Coding ICD-10 and ICD-9: When and How
The ICD-10 coding system goes into effect October 1, but you may not be totally finished with the old codes for several weeks.
ICD-10 Procrastinator's Six-Month Timeline
ICD-10 will be here before you know it. Here's what you need to do before October 1.
Six Key Differences Between ICD-9 and ICD-10
The changes in the new ICD-10 coding system will help you do your job better. Here are some changes you'll be happy to meet.