Table of ContentsBreach Notification Rule among Major HIPAA RulesHIPAA Measures to Prevent Data Breaches in Medical Transcription HIPAA compliance is of paramount importance for any health-related businesses. Any U.S. based medical transcription company must follow these rules, as it serves … Continue reading
Read MorePatient Privacy is a top concern in health care. With the growing digitization of practices and healthcare organizations, it is essential for physicians and medical transcription companies to stay informed about the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification requirements of the … Continue reading
Read MoreTable of Contents Risks of Mobile Device Use in Healthcare Strategies for HIPAA Compliance on Mobile Devices With the growing number of smartphone users, the use of mobile technology in healthcare is widespread and increasing. People use mobile devices to gather healthcare … Continue reading
Read MoreEnacted in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act aims to ensure that PHI is protected while providing patients with better access to their health data. Protected health information (PHI) is any information in the medical record or designated … Continue reading
Read MoreTable of ContentsImportance of HIPAA-compliant Email for PhysiciansBest Practices to Make Email HIPAA Compliant Today’s technologies have made physician-patient communication easier than ever before. Email communication is a reliable way for healthcare providers to connect with their patients, colleagues, and … Continue reading
Read MoreWith the increased need for remote healthcare and digitized patient communication, the demand for telemedicine solutions has risen mainly during the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more hospitals are now providing telemedicine/telehealth solutions to digitize patient experience. Telemedicine platforms are used … Continue reading
Read MoreWhile the healthcare industry has increasingly transitioned to electronic health records (EHRs) and digital systems, many healthcare organizations still maintain a combination of paper and electronic records. Most healthcare providers partner with a medical transcription company to ensure that dictated … Continue reading
Read MoreTable of ContentsWhat HIPAA Compliance Means for a Medical Transcription CompanyMeasures for HIPAA ComplianceHIPAA Compliant Medical Transcription: Safeguard Against Breaches The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes the standard for protecting sensitive patient data or the confidential use … Continue reading
Read MoreTable of Contents5 Key HIPAA Rules for a Medical Transcription CompanyOutsourcing to HIPAA-compliant Medical Transcription Service HIPAA or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 focuses on protecting Protected Health Information (PHI). This law established national standards on how … Continue reading
Read MoreDigitalization of healthcare has improved the efficiency of healthcare delivery, benefiting patients and physicians. Electronic health records (EHRs) supported by medical transcription services provide accurate, up to date and complete information about patients at the point of care, improving quality … Continue reading
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