In this HelpDesk video, we provide the answer about sending patient statements. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance. This content is meant for members. We’d love to help you come under our umbrella of care and protection with membership. Click here to learn more.
When a clinic has reviewed the relationship with their vendor and concludes that the vendor meets the definition of a business associate, as defined by HIPAA, they usually initiate a Business Associate Agreement. What if the vendor responds with a refusal to sign the agreement? We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement…
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. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance. This content is meant…
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. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to…
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? We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important…
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? We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance….