Hacker gains control Virginia’s medical data
The Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program website was breached in late April by a hacker demanding $10 million in return for the confidential medical information of 8.3 million patients. The hacker...
View ArticleWill EHR adoption increase medical identity theft?
It would seem that having all your medical/health information in one place would be a good thing. You wouldn’t have to go from doctor to doctor requesting medical charts and cutting through red tape to...
View ArticlePrescription fraud and misuse rising
This post is in response to a recent article highlighting the rise of prescription fraud. I wanted to highlight some important aspects of the article. Frequent incidences of prescription drug misuse:...
View Article2010 Healthcare Audit Forecast
Medical Business Associates President & CEO Rebecca Busch was featured in the March issue of the Journal of AHIMA in an article titled, “The Year of the Audit.” The article highlights coding audits...
View ArticleDigital medical records (EHRs)… New wave of healthcare?
In a previous post, legal implications surrounding privacy standards with EHRs was discussed. The questions asked were: Are there enough safeguards surrounding the technology? Is it easier to steal...
View ArticleHealthcare 101: Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is a document sent by an insurance provider to an enrollee and the enrollee’s healthcare provider. An EOB is produced in response to a claim for healthcare service....
View ArticleTop 10 Hospital Stories of 2010
Becker’s Hospital Review recently posted their collection of the top 10 hospital stories of 2010. Many of the topics reflect the major hospital stories of 2010 – a few really delve into the growing...
View ArticleAre Digital Computers the Doctors of the Future? Elementary My Dear (Dr.) Watson
IBM made a splash this week introducing the first computer competitor in the hit game show Jeopardy. Watson, as “he” is so affectionately called, won the battle Man vs. Machine besting champions Ken...
View ArticleAttention Employers: Medical Identity Theft Concerns You, Your Bottom Line,...
Opportunity for crime comes in many forms, from an open window for a burglar to a victim’s lack of information to avoid a fraudster. At one point or another, many of us have fallen victim to a theft...
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