Requirements for credentialing with both governmental and private insurance have expanded over the years. It is vital to keep this information up to date and maintain your insurance credentials. Concierge physicians may not need to worry about this as much, but most patients want and need their insurance to cover their medical expenses. Likewise, physicians need to be … [Read more...] about The Credentialing Process for Insurance Carriers
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The Credentialing Process for Hospitals and Outpatient Centers
Health care facilities of all types, from hospitals to surgical centers, nursing homes or hospice programs, require credentialing for staff providers. A wide array of information with supporting documentation is usually requested. The credentialing process can be quite burdensome but the information requested and the processes used by various organizations follow a fairly … [Read more...] about The Credentialing Process for Hospitals and Outpatient Centers
Cybersecurity for Medical Practices
Why Does Cybersecurity Matter? So why should medical practices be worried about cyberattacks? Patient Data! Healthcare organizations are prime targets of cyber attackers because of the importance and value of patient data. Even a small practice with several physicians will have accumulated tens of thousands of patient records over several years of operation. These records … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity for Medical Practices
My Practice will Never be Hit by Ransomware
One of the biggest mistakes physicians and practice managers can make is to assume they will not be a target of cyberattacks. Unfortunately, this is absolutely untrue. Recently, a two-physician practice in West Michigan was the victim of a ransomware attack. The practice lost access to all medical records, billing, scheduling, and other critical data after ransomware … [Read more...] about My Practice will Never be Hit by Ransomware
Guide for Choosing Passwords
Why Do I Have to Change my Password Again? Medical practices can be hectic environments, with everyone having seemingly one million things to do. Coming up with a new password can feel like just one more thing no one has time to do. The first thing you think of is your anniversary or your pet’s name; great—you’re done. Wrong! By choosing a weak password, … [Read more...] about Guide for Choosing Passwords