Healthcare is buzzing as MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) and Medicare payment reform is implemented. Providers and healthcare organizations will see a number of changes as a result of this process.… Read More
In a Medscape survey, 56% of respondents reported bureaucratic tasks like charting and paperwork are contributing to burnout.1 This survey was published in 2018. With even more strain on the healthcare workforce today, burnout remains… Read More
As COVID-19 began rippling across the United States, hospitals, clinics and health systems quickly began to pivot to accommodate changing patient needs. For smaller, rural and elective care clinics, offices rushed to close and postpone… Read More
Mental and behavioral health medical records are often associated with psychotherapy notes, however they are separate and distinct types of records. Mental and behavioral health records are typically part of the designated record set of… Read More
Not all medical record types are the same, as certain types of records require more sensitive handling due to their greater privacy and confidentiality restrictions, including Psychotherapy notes. These notes are often confused with mental… Read More
While HIPAA provides an excellent set of standards for compliance within an organization, seasoned healthcare professionals know it’s not just about the standards, rather it’s how they are applied and audited. Quality Assurance processes provide… Read More