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Florida Moves to Strengthen ePHI Safeguards

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In Billing
Jun 5th, 2023
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Do you know where your patient electronic data is stored? Legislature recently signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis amends the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act (the Act) to reinforce the security of state residents’ electronic protected health information (ePHI). Although well-meaning, the law puts yet another level of risk on healthcare providers’ shoulders. Know ...
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Accounting for Time in Documentation

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In Healthcare Business Monthly
Jun 1st, 2023
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Are inaccuracies in patients’ medical records costing your practice? Accurate documentation of time in the medical record serves two purposes: to ensure quality patient care and to meet requirements for reimbursement. A detailed statement concerning time spent with a patient is a critical component in the accuracy and efficacy of their medical record. When the ...
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Understanding Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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In Healthcare Business Monthly
Jun 1st, 2023
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Learn more about the disease during Aphasia Awareness Month. In March 2022, we learned that actor Bruce Willis had been diagnosed with aphasia at age 67. But what is aphasia, and can it be treated? In honor of everyone diagnosed with this condition, let’s delve into the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for aphasia to ...
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Benchmarking

Unlock the Power of Benchmarking

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In Evaluation Management
Jun 1st, 2023
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Streamline your medical practice’s operations and improve patient satisfaction with benchmarking. Benchmarking is used to judge the quality or level of other similar things. It’s an invaluable tool for measuring and improving upon patient satisfaction, financial stability, and quality of care in medical practices. At AAPC’s HEALTHCON 2022 conference, held March 27-30 in Washington D.C., ...
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Mental Health

Meet Documentation Requirements for Psychotherapy Services

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In Billing
May 26th, 2023
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Here’s what the OIG is looking for, and Medicare carriers will be too. Did healthcare providers meet Medicare requirements and guidance when billing for psychotherapy services during the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19? The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a nationwide audit to find out, and recently published their findings. It is not ...
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