Recently HIPAA privacy, security, and enforcement rules have been modified by the omnibus package in the HIPAA Omnibus Rule. Healthcare professionals scramble to understand their obligations and how to remain HIPAA compliant. So what do you need to know about the HIPAA Omnibus Rule? The new Omnibus Rule modifies the privacy, security, and enforcement regulations. […]
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In any medical practice, a medical answering service is an important thing to think about. Communication is one of the most essential aspects of healthcare. Patients may need to communicate with physicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is impossible for physicians to be available all of the time, however. Many patients
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There are many benefits associated with a HIPAA compliant medical answering service. First of all, if you are a doctor’s office and you need a medical answering service, it simply has to be HIPAA compliant in order to protect your patients and your practice. Any communications from your office to your patients or from your
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If you are a medical office or hospital looking to implement a medical answering service, there are some things that you will need to consider first. Not all services are created equal, and you need to decide which one is going to be the most beneficial for your office overall. 1. Cost There are many
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Typically, patients will encounter their dentist’s office first with a phone call. This is why it is essential that all calls are answered in a professional and friendly manner, no matter what time it is. It used to be that the only way to make sure phone calls would be taken care of 24 hours
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As reported by NewsWorks, new HIPAA rules took effect in March and have recently been enforced. Many healthcare workers are concerned that with all of the regulations already in place, it may be difficult to implement new HIPAA rules. New updates include the expansion of patient rights. If patients pay in cash for procedures, they
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