4 min read
Are patients willing to pay for better privacy?
People value their privacy, yet the cost and risks of maintaining it are usually ignored. In healthcare, it is not always well-defined to balance...
Editorial (16)
2 min read
Impact of insurance fraud on the economy
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 19, 2024 7:25:44 AM
Insurance fraud is a serious and growing problem affecting all economic sectors, including healthcare. According to a 2022 study conducted for the...
%20-%202024-09-19T061054.988.jpg?width=730&height=614&name=Paubox%20template%20(730%20x%20614%20px)%20-%202024-09-19T061054.988.jpg)
2 min read
What are informal caregiver networks?
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 19, 2024 3:12:13 AM
Informal caregiver networks are naturally formed groups of family, friends, and neighbors assisting in the care of a loved one in need of medical...
%20-%202024-09-18T061245.241.jpg?width=730&height=614&name=Paubox%20template%20(730%20x%20614%20px)%20-%202024-09-18T061245.241.jpg)
1 min read
Understanding the different medical claim forms
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 18, 2024 3:15:38 AM
Medical claims are form requests submitted by healthcare providers to insurance companies and government programs for reimbursement for services...
%20-%202024-09-17T061624.609.jpg?width=730&height=614&name=Paubox%20template%20(730%20x%20614%20px)%20-%202024-09-17T061624.609.jpg)
2 min read
Handling the mental health impacts of climate change
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 17, 2024 3:16:43 AM
When individuals face severe consequences like losing homes or enduring the stress of displacement, there is a need for immediate psychological help...
%20-%202024-09-16T061445.974.jpg?width=730&height=614&name=Paubox%20template%20(730%20x%20614%20px)%20-%202024-09-16T061445.974.jpg)
2 min read
What is charge capture?
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 16, 2024 3:15:51 AM
Charge capture is recording and submitting for reimbursement all medical procedures and services provided to a patient within the provider's care.
%20(94).jpg?width=730&height=614&name=Paubox%20template%20(730%20x%20614%20px)%20(94).jpg)
1 min read
Communicating beyond therapy sessions
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 12, 2024 10:01:45 AM
Communication outside the therapy room benefits mood monitoring by allowing real-time tracking of a patient's emotional state.
3 min read
Lessons from the Snowflake breach: Strengthening SaaS security
Farah Amod: Sep 12, 2024 9:15:00 AM
The recent Snowflake data breach has sparked concern across the cybersecurity field, showing that data continues to be a top target for attackers....
3 min read
Lessons learned from the CMS and WPS MOVEit cyberattack
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 11, 2024 7:27:51 AM
In May 2023, a vulnerability was discovered in the MOVEit software, a third-party file transfer application developed by Progress Software. This...
3 min read
How a phishing scam took over my phone and how I recovered
On September 6, 2024, I received what seemed to be a routine text message about a delivery I was expecting.The message, supposedly from The Courier...
.jpg?width=730&height=614&name=Protecting%20patient%20privacy%20in%20the%20opioid%20crisis%20(1).jpg)
2 min read
Protecting patient privacy in the opioid crisis
Addressing the opioid crisis while staying HIPAA compliant is a delicate balance, but it’s one that healthcare providers must master if we’re ever...
%20(83).jpg?width=730&height=614&name=Paubox%20template%20(730%20x%20614%20px)%20(83).jpg)
3 min read
The purpose of duty to warn in therapy
Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 9:15:42 AM
While therapy is built on a foundation of trust and confidentiality, therapists must sometimes disclose information in the interest of public safety....
%20(82).jpg?width=730&height=614&name=Paubox%20template%20(730%20x%20614%20px)%20(82).jpg)
3 min read
Barriers to mental healthcare in college students
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 10, 2024 8:57:29 AM
Students in college frequently struggle with accessing mental healthcare due to the stigma, perceived barriers, and time constraints. However,...