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Running a healthcare practice comes with great responsibility – especially when protecting patient information. 

A HIPAA Security Risk Assessment helps identify potential risks before they become bigger problems, like data breaches or compliance violations that could lead to hefty fines.

Topics: Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Practice Management, IT

Running a medical practice involves more than providing excellent patient care – it requires managing the expenses that keep daily operations running smoothly.

From staffing and technology to routine costs, understanding where resources are going helps maintain efficiency and stay competitive.

A detailed checklist can simplify the process, offering guidance on handling expenses and improving overall financial management. Whether starting fresh or refining existing workflows, having clear strategies in place can make a measurable difference in how a practice operates.

Topics: Marketing, Business Growth, Operations, HIPAA, Social Media, Practice Management, Patient Volumes, ICD-10, Practice Start-Up, Medical Billing, Consulting

Did you know that over 90% of consumers use social media to help make health-related decisions? 

In today's digital age, social media in healthcare has become a powerful tool for professionals to connect with patients, share valuable information, and build trust. However, navigating the social media landscape in the healthcare industry requires a strategic approach to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain professionalism.

As a healthcare professional, navigating social media in healthcare can feel daunting. These 12 healthcare social media tips can help you create a strong online presence, educate patients, and enhance their care.

Topics: Marketing, Business Growth, Operations, Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Social Media, Practice Management

Social media has become an integrated part of today's world, and it is no surprise that it plays an increasingly important role in our lives. As healthcare professionals, you know the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, including social media-related ones. 

Topics: Compliance, HIPAA, Social Media

In today’s digital era, we rely heavily on social media platforms for both professional and personal use.

However, online social spaces provide plenty of opportunities for private information to become public – including patient medical records and data (HIPAA information).  Social media HIPAA violations have become common and are problematic for a variety of reasons.

Topics: Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Social Media

HIPAA compliance is a necessity for both the medical practice and the patient. A HIPAA compliance checklist is vital to making sure the various components of compliance are considered and handled efficiently. Key components in the process of meeting HIPAA regulations include making sure compliance is facility-wide and involves the proper paperwork and privacy for all patient documentation. Also, electronic protected health information (EPHI) must be protected from potential hacking, with regular risk analysis done to ensure the security protocols continue to be sufficient.

Topics: Compliance, HIPAA

The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system is designed to provide comprehensive, up-to-date information regarding the patient journey that can be shared among different departments or medical centers, facilitating effective communication between clinicians and improving the quality of patient care. 

Topics: HIPAA, Practice Management, Consulting

As the internet gains more users who are ready to share their lives by the minute, social platforms are climbing in the number of users and popularity. 

Topics: Operations, Compliance, HIPAA, HR

With the rise of the digital era and almost everyone being able to share their opinion with just a few clicks - it’s important to keep up with your online reputation and to know how to respond to the good, the bad, and even the ugly.

Topics: Marketing, Operations, Compliance, Liability, HIPAA, Social Media, HR, Practice Management, Physician-Patient Relationship

Healthcare compliance training is a highly important part of any medical organization’s functions. Without it, medical facilities couldn’t legally operate, and the quality of patient care across the country would plummet.

Topics: Compliance, HIPAA, Credentialing, Practice Management