Does HIPAA require a provider to purchase Antivirus Software?

No matter how difficult, it is the provider’s responsibility to make every effort to protect patient data. All the efforts must be supported by written policy and procedure.

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Do I Need a Shredding Company to be HIPAA Compliant?

Before selecting the type of destruction, there are several other necessary steps. This helpdesk question provides guidance on this topic.

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Can I Charge a Patient for a Copy of Their Medical Record?

Recent HIPAA Privacy updates and the 21st Century Cures Act’s Information Blocking rule have left offices completely confused about what they can and cannot do regarding medical record requests. We address this and so much more in this helpdesk video.

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The Clinical and Written DX Process

In the typical Evaluation and Management (E/M) service, providers document the patient’s history, quantify that history with an examination, and from those cornerstones, derive the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Although most Electronic Health Record (EHR) software is programmed to list the diagnosis in written form and the ICD-10 code, the written diagnosis determines the appropriate ICD-10 code or codes that are assigned.

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ICD-10 Changes… The Rest of the Story

Listen and KMC explains what we’re finding, and finally…which new lower back pain code should you use… if any at all!

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Do You Need An Active Episode of Care?

Did you know that KMC University prescribes active episodes of care for offices? We personalize every care for YOUR office needs.

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