Explanation Of Benefits (EOB) and Electronic Remittance Advices (ERA) are formatted differently for each insurance carrier, but the information they provide is the same. Armed with this important information, we can properly post payments and zero pays, as well as assign patient responsibility. The EOB allows the financial department team to locate information about the…
HIPAA FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Sometimes when we attend a training course, the information presented may reveal areas that need improvement. Often, training leads to more questions. As this is a pre-recorded training, the learner is limited in finding answers to added questions. On this site page you will find a variety of frequent questions that our library members have…
Security 101 for Covered Entities
Download Reference Document HHS (Health and Human Services) has supplied an entire series of HIPAA related resources that address both the Privacy & Security Rule. This reference document provides a nice summary of what is expected from a healthcare entity as it relates to Security Rule compliance. Entities should periodically check the CMS website at…
Fast Facts for Covered Entities
Download Reference Document There are a great deal many rumors about HIPAA and what a provider can and cannot do. This helpful reference document breaks down the facts about the Privacy Rule and eliminates the confusion caused by misinformation. Remember, there are many resources available in KMC University’s Compliance Course and online at HHS.gov. Fast…
Safeguarding Patient Information
By this time, you should have a solid understanding of what PHI is and where it resides. Now, how can a clinic implement safeguards to protect this information? Safeguarding PHI is no easy task. The threats and vulnerabilities keep changing daily. That is why it takes a team effort. All members must be trained to…
Identifying PHI
A healthcare provider is the custodian of the medical record and entrusted with safeguarding the patient’s health information. You cannot protect something if you do not know what it is and where it resides. In this tutorial we take a closer look at protected health information (PHI) and how a clinic can sharpen their identifying…