Many times, a rural provider will see the same type of diagnosis on a daily or weekly basis. Unfortunately, the medical coder will become efficient and fall into the same routine. This could lead them to succumb to the pressure of productivity and … [Read more...]
Avoid HIPAA Violations with Former Employees
In a rural area, former employees can still often be connected to your practice. Your current employees are then faced with the dilemma of what to do when a former employee wants, needs or asks for something. Often, employees think it is acceptable … [Read more...]
Commit, transform and succeed with PCMH recognition
As we all know, healthcare is constantly changing and we have to keep up with those changes on a daily basis. NeKY RHIO and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) are dedicated to keeping up with those changes for you. NCQA redesigned … [Read more...]
Make Immunizations Part of Your Back-to-School List
It is that time of year again for back-to-school shopping for new clothes, backpacks, sneakers and immunizations. Though they're an unconventional item on your supply list, immunizations are an important item to check off. Immunizations aren’t only … [Read more...]
5 Challenges of Implementing the PCMH Model in your Rural Practice
Healthcare is constantly changing but the PCMH model aligns with where health care is headed. Practices, Providers, and Patients are already seeing changes for improved healthcare through the PCMH model. However, PCMH recognition is a long and … [Read more...]
Can you tell the difference between a phishing email and a real email?
Put your skills to the test Here are two emails, both seemingly from Apple. One of them is a phishing email and one is a real email. Can you tell the difference? Some things you can do to avoid phishing scams: Check the source of … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Caught in the Eye of the Storm
Is your office CMS emergency prepared? In 2015 extreme weather cost the U.S. economy more than $10 billion. In 2016 this trend continued with massive snowstorms, flooding, earthquakes, forest fires, tornadoes, and hurricanes across the country. More … [Read more...]
Growing Your Own – Training and Development in Healthcare
The importance of training & development in Healthcare: Training and developing your education in the healthcare industry is a constant on-going process with the ever-demanding technological advances we see on a day-to-day basis. As the industry … [Read more...]
Ransomware Strikes Again
By now you have likely heard about the Ransomware pandemic that swept the world a few weeks ago, but how did it happen, what can you do about it, and what are the risks that face your practice in light of this newly emerged threat? In early March … [Read more...]
Preventing HIPAA Violations Through Practice Compliance
Healthcare providers are required under the HIPAA Privacy Rule to protect and keep confidential any personal health information. There are limits and conditions on its use and disclosure without patient authorization. The Rule gives patients’ rights … [Read more...]
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