University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MARCH 28, 2025

Recording notes and reviewing medical records in electronic health records takes a great deal of physicians time, making it one of the leading causes of lost productivity and burnout for physicians. Health insurance companies can also benefit from artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Pharmaceutical

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 13, 2025

Health Insurance Providers : Companies providing health coverage plans. Be Documented : Maintain records of training sessions for accountability and future reference. 5. Medicare and Medicaid Participants : Entities receiving payments through these federal programs.

Medicare

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

CFCNs providing routine foot care must collect payment from the patient if health insurance doesn’t provide coverage. Documentation submitted for reimbursement should include proof of CFCN accreditation. Public Opinion Research on Foot Health and Care. www.apma.org/apmamain/document-server/?cfp=/apmamain/assets/file/public/studies/apma2014todayspodiatristsurveyallfindings.pdf

Medicare

Nurses Advocates

OCTOBER 23, 2024

So, how does the average consumer act when their health insurance company says DENIED? Explain in plain language how their health insurance works and how they can learn to manage their benefits/costs. Talk to them about their lifestyle and habits (good and bad) and how they can impact their health.

Health Insurance

American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 9, 2024

The following Documentation and Provider Standards Training educates healthcare providers on the significance of documentation compliance in healthcare. Documentation Guidelines and Standards The legal system views documentation as a fundamental component.

HIPAA

Nurse Practitioners in Business

MAY 16, 2024

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) violations occur when the privacy or security of protected health information (PHI) is compromised. Consequence : Not training employees could result in fines and mandated corrective action plans by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

HIPAA

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

These are recordkeeping and documentation. While the primary focus in dentistry is patient health and well-being, carefully keeping records is equally needed. Amidst the busy dental appointments, treatments, and patient care, there are crucial aspects that often operate in the background but hold importance.

HIPAA

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

It requires careful structuring of financial relationships between physicians and healthcare entities. HIPAA Finally, HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law that sets standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information.

HIPAA

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Here are the key areas of healthcare compliance. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) This compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information. For example, CMS requires accurate and timely documentation of patient care to ensure proper billing and reimbursement.

HIPAA

American Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

The CMs documented all referrals as a problem, goal, and intervention (PGI) in the EHR and offered to assist with scheduling appointments. CM adherence The documentation of referrals in the EHR allowed the project manager to track nurse CM adherence with the referral process and determine the need for process changes.

Telemedicine

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Healthcare organizations must comply with many regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and various state-specific regulations. It is not just about following rules but about maintaining the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior.

HIPAA

American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 26, 2023

What you will learn: Situations where the No Surprises Act applies Specific requirements for compliance with the No Surprises Act Billing and payment processes under the No Surprises Act The importance of accurate documentation Details Course length: 45 minutes.

Health Insurance

American Nurse

JULY 10, 2023

Evaluating the telephone encounter includes reviewing call documentation, which should be complete, objective, accurate, timely, legible, and comprehensive. It may include listening to call recordings, reviewing documentation, and observing calls. Document call events and provide a summary for the healthcare provider.

Education

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Yet, documented med list is often inaccurate, with record discrepancies across the various care settings. Even with initiatives to improve interoperability, like implementing “One Patient One Chart” in health systems, there are disparate patient records in ambulatory practices, pharmacies, and health insurance portals.

Health Insurance

The Gypsy Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Documentation Important documents (ID, nursing license , certifications, etc.) Health insurance information and contact numbers Recruiter and travel nursing agency contact information Find Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment Packing for cold weather assignments ? Optional: Cozy rental-friendly décor or a “piece of home.”

Travel Nursing

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Requirements for Group Health Plans Requires Group Health Plans to extend HIPAA Security Rule requirements to their Plan Sponsors by updating plan documents to include language that requires Plan Sponsors to: Comply with the administrative, physical, and technical safeguards of the Security Rule. On December 27, 2024, the U.S.

HIPAA

Relias

AUGUST 12, 2023

Respondents also commented that credentialing is important from a liability perspective, as it documents that health centers are carrying out their due diligence when hiring new healthcare practitioners. Clear communication with patients Health centers must provide information to their patients in a way that they can comprehend.

Malpractice

Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 7, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the national standard for protecting patient health information. AI promises more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatments, and improved patient outcomes. However, AI’s need for large datasets to train algorithms can complicate privacy matters.

HIPAA

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

APRIL 1, 2020

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) has been temporarily waived during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing physicians and others to use any videoconferencing tool, including Facetime, Zoom* and Google Hangouts. CPT codes for billing purposes are available.

Telemedicine

American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

“Nursing has been paying attention to these specific issues that influence health almost since the beginning of the profession,” she observed. Before and after healthcare Roberta Waite Marcus Henderson Tricia Howard Waite, a Virginia Nurses Association member, noted many factors that affect health.

Health Insurance

The Gypsy Nurse

JULY 20, 2023

Documents and Paperwork Finally, make sure you have all your essential documents and paperwork when traveling. You might need your nursing license, travel documents, passport, health insurance, and more, depending on your assignment’s specifics.

Travel Nursing

The Gypsy Nurse

MARCH 6, 2023

Other fantastic benefits of becoming a travel nurse include free housing paid for by the employer, comprehensive health insurance plans, travel reimbursements, 401(k) retirement plans, free continuing education, and numerous other benefits. After you take the test, you will receive your results in about five days.

Travel Nursing

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

For example, many states have laws that require skilled nursing facilities to allow residents to install monitoring equipment (“granny cams”) to document care. In some cases, these recordings may be sanctioned by the state. Do not pose for photos with patients or patient family members; these photos could end up on social media.

Self-Care

MAS Medical Staffing

JANUARY 20, 2023

Keep it light by considering: Digital copies of documents, photos, books, and media Future weather patterns Activities you plan to engage in such as hiking, skiing, or swimming Portable versions of hobby supplies It can help to maintain a digital packing list that you update as your needs evolve.

Travel Nursing

Relias

AUGUST 5, 2022

They were also able to take time away from their jobs, and they had good health insurance coverage. It is a documented reality that health outcomes vary due to social determinants , factors such as community resources, family support, income, and access to health care. And they had each other.

Health Outcomes

Post University

APRIL 21, 2023

Along the way, of course, informatics solutions must ensure that all communication remains compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Enhanced documentation allows providers to gain valuable takeaways from patient interactions and outcomes, thereby facilitating process improvement on a long-term basis.

Nursing Informatics

New Thing Nurse

JANUARY 29, 2022

Upon arrival, a patient will be quickly registered in the computer system - this means that their name, DOB, and other personal data will be put in the computer to create a digital chart that medical providers will use to document their care. This is not when they ask for your health insurance.

Health Insurance

Scrubs

JULY 23, 2023

Switching Careers If you’re no longer in love with nursing, here’s what ex-nurses had to say: I used to work for one of the huge health insurance companies in my state. If you don’t want to have to do additional schooling to switch careers, I highly recommend looking at health insurance companies for your next gig.

Health Insurance

Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Therefore, on August 3, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (collectively the “Departments”) released a comprehensive proposed rule to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“MHPAEA”). [5]

Mental Health

Nurse.com

APRIL 23, 2023

Document everything One vital strategy nurses can leverage to protect themselves is through detailed documentation. The nurse documented her interactions with the patient and staff, including requests for help from physicians and hospital management. The family filed a lawsuit, and the nurse’s documentation helped exonerate her.

Legal Issues

Minority Nurse

MAY 5, 2022

“Classifying Black Americans and Hispanic Americans as underrepresented minorities in clinical trials is helpful, but it is regrettable that our national policy excludes designating Asian Americans as underrepresented minorities, as documented by data in this commentary,” said Chen. What needs to happen to equalize cancer inequities.

Health Insurance

American Nurse

MAY 8, 2023

Medicare, the largest payer of medical expenses in the United States, provides primary health insurance for more than 60 million beneficiaries. Frequently, providers report measures using standardized documentation required by CMS. Much of the data used to calculate the star rating system come from clinical documentation.

Medicare

Every Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

For example, writing medical texts and medical documents requires formal writing skills and a specific tone. The job allows you to work in a variety of settings, ranging from a traditional medical facility to a nursing home, home health agency, or even a health insurance company.

Licensing

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The students completed documents in alignment with the organization’s standards regarding immunizations, vaccine requirements, and shadowing policy. During these meetings, the team created the flyer and application form and worked to understand the documents the organization required for student attendance. Camp began on June 5.

Nurse Shortage

American Nurse

JULY 3, 2024

Patient-centered care focused on self-sufficiency The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses the term “home health” to describe a federal health insurance program that provides intermittent short-term care to help patients recover from illness and become as self-sufficient as possible at home.

Self-Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Reporters analyzed American Hospital Association data as of August and used Catholic Health Association directories, news reports, government documents, and hospital websites and other materials to determine which hospitals are Catholic or part of Catholic systems, and gathered birth data from state health departments and hospital associations.

Military

Relias

JULY 20, 2023

Maternal mortality is closely linked to social and behavioral factors As documented extensively, higher U.S. Managing gaps in mental health services by expanding the scope of services offered, increasing training on mental health for all staff, and reviewing documentation practices can also help.

Medicaid