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With QAPIs, Home Health Providers Should Opt For Tailored Approaches

Home Health Care

Curating a specific plan based on a home health provider’s needs, deficiencies and vulnerabilities is key to having successful Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs. Broadly, QAPI refers to any kind of auditing or quality metric standards a home health agency hopes to abide by.

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Strengthening Healthcare Resilience: A Vendor Checklist for Data Security and Business Continuity

HIT Consultant

Its core structure is based on ISO/IEC 27001 (see below) and 27002 and incorporates more than 40 other security and privacy-related regulations, standards, and frameworks providing comprehensive and prescriptive coverage. With expertise in leading teams and ensuring successful project execution.

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AI-Assisted Diagnostic’s Intersection with Risk Assessment: The Future of Medical Device Technology

HIT Consultant

While these algorithms rely on vast amounts of patient data to learn and function effectively, this data can be anonymized and secured in accordance with HIPAA regulations to prevent unauthorized access and potential breaches.

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BREAKING NEWS: Update to COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Specific Providers

Briggs Healthcare

We also recommend that providers continue to follow CDC guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 especially during activities that may increase patient or resident contact. e)(4) CMS waived the requirement that prevents a physician from delegating a task when the regulations specify that the physician must perform it personally.

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5 Healthcare Call Center Challenges and How to Solve Them

Sequence Health

Ensure that call center agents are well-trained in HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance and other relevant regulations to safeguard patient data. Solution Implement stress management programs, regular breaks, and work rotation schedules to prevent agent burnout.

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How Call Centers Enhance Healthcare Billing Processes for Maximum Efficiency

Sequence Health

Healthcare call centers verify and update patient insurance information at each visit, maintaining accuracy and preventing billing errors. Trained call center professionals are well-versed in healthcare regulations, minimizing claim rejections and following up on denied claims.

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State Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NCQA National Committee for Quality Assurance. USPSTF United States Preventative Services Task Force. Health promotion education to a member to prevent chronic illness. Direct preventive services or services aimed at slowing the progress of chronic diseases.

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