Is MIPS Risk Assessment the same as a HIPAA Risk Assessment?

MIPS requirements or rules may have some similar security standards as HIPAA but knowing whether or not MIPS Risk Assessment is enough to be HIPAA compliant is an important question. We address this topic in the following HelpDesk video.

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Is it True, a Provider Must Complete a HIPAA Risk Assessment Each Year?

Some clinics feel HIPAA is a one-and-done task. They download a manual, complete a few checklists, and think they are good. Unfortunately, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the enforcement agency, Office of Civil Rights (OCR), disagree. Do not find out the hard way! Discover how to protect your clinic in this HelpDesk video.

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How can we be HIPAA compliant with Credit Card Apps?

It is common, in this day and age, to enroll and set up a credit card app that runs credit cards via a website portal, or similar application process. Some common applications are Square, Stripe, and Paypal. Is it okay to upload patient data into these web-based applications without a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement?

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State and National Requirements for Office Policy and Procedure

In this session, program attendees will gain a grounding in compliance requirements in today’s healthcare arena and who the players are setting the rules.

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Medicare Claim Submission Update

CMS has released a revised MLN Medicare Billing 837P & Form CMS-1500.

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Prescribing Modalities and Procedures… What Is Needed?

The initial visit must always include a proper treatment plan with rationale for each service you will perform during this episode of care. Think of it this way…if the patient asks why you are doing a specific service, how would you answer them?

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