Tag Archives: HIPAA Compliance

What Should Physicians Know About HIPAA Compliance and Social Media?

Every physician knows about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect patient health information. Established in 1996, HIPAA sets national standards for the confidentiality, security, and transmissibility of personal health information. HIPAA violations can damage a practice’s … Continue reading

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Significance of HIPAA Compliance in Medical Transcription [Infographics]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) includes specifications that ensure the confidentiality and privacy of protected health information (PHI). It protects patient privacy and guarantee coverage of individuals with pre-existing conditions. Medical providers as well as organizations … Continue reading

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Sharing Notes with Patients – What Physicians Need to Know

Even with the advent of the electronic health record (EHR), many physicians rely on medical transcription service companies to maintain accurate and timely health care data. Recent studies have reported that patient access to physician notes is gaining impetus. Note … Continue reading

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What Makes a Medical Transcription Company Technologically Advanced?

Medical transcription has come a long way with advancements in technology that have made the process faster and more convenient and productive. To earn the epithet of ‘technologically advanced’, medical transcription service company would need to be one that uses … Continue reading

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Vitality of HIPAA Compliance When Outsourcing Medical Transcription

Boston Globe reported early this year that the Boston Medical Center (BMC) ended ties with a medical transcription service provider once they found that the records of about 15,000 patients in the hospital were posted on the vendor’s website without … Continue reading

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Medical Transcription Services Market Poised for Soaring Growth

According to the Transparency Market Research study, the global medical transcription services market expects a soaring growth from 2013 to 2019 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The study says the market valued at USD 41.4 million … Continue reading

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