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Processors are extremely important when referring to computing devices, be it cell phones, laptops, or tablets, to name a few. They run all the essential processes on your device, and handle sensitive data like usernames and passwords. Recently, security flaws were discovered in the way processors were manufactured — flaws that could go back asRead about Major Security Flaws Found In Multiple Processors

As Internet access improves across the country, the use of telemedicine has expanded at a rapid pace. Telemedicine offers substantial benefits to both patients and providers. By implementing a telehealth program, providers can improve the overall health of their patients while enjoying cost savings and increased efficiency. Check out the following benefits for both groups:Read about Telemedicine improves quality of care and lowers costs

Patients have many requests on a daily basis, but are you prepared for the request when the patient wants to access their medical record? The patient’s right to access their record was legally granted by the HIPAA Privacy Rule of 2001. By establishing a policy in your office, you will ensure medical record access requestsRead about Patients can request their medical record: Are you ready?

Did you know a patient has the right to request an amendment to their medical record at no charge to them? Related to the HIPAA Privacy Rule of 2001, patients may make such a request. As a provider, you can require the patient give a written request for the amendment. For documentation purposes the requestRead about Patients can request to change their medical record

Rural practices are challenged with so many different aspects of healthcare. From basic practice functions to making sure patients get the care they need (preventive, chronic and holistic), the Patient-Centered Medical Home model has everything covered. Below are 14 reasons you should consider this model in your practice: 1.     Align with where health care isRead about 14 Reasons to Implement PCMH in your Practice

Hold off on updating to the current Mac operating system. A major security flaw in the latest version of macOS, High Sierra, allows users to log in without proper credentials. This flaw that could affect the confidentiality of personal and patient information. This also includes the disclosure of protected health information (PHI). By only usingRead about ‘Root’ security flaw a threat to protected health information

With the recent release of Medicare’s 2018 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced changes that could significantly impact telehealth. Not only has Medicare added new CPT codes to telehealth’s list of approved codes, but they have also made it easier to get reimbursed for remote patient monitoring services.Read about Great news for telehealth Medicare reimbursement

November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. An estimated 16 million Americans suffer from COPD and possibly millions more are likely to have the disease and not know it. Did you know that this disease kills more than 120,000 Americans each year? To put it in more realistic terms, that is oneRead about Understanding COPD and how it is diagnosed

Going in an office and mentioning quality improvement measures seems to make heads spin. As the pressure builds to meet these standards, many offices have the same question: Whose job it is? The office manager? The front desk or billing? Spoiler alert: It’s everyone’s job! What? Everyone? Yes, it takes everyone at your office toRead about Quality improvement: Whose job is it?

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 quotas. To prevent this, let’s take a another look at the basicsRead about Don’t Set Cruise Control With Medical Coding