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One important aspect of HIPAA is that it gives patient rights. Covered entities are responsible for looking after the rights of their patients.   HIPAA provides patients with a number of rights with respect to their Protected Health Information (PHI). For example, patients have the right to request additional restrictions on the disclosure and use of their PHI. These requests need to be reviewed by the HIPAA...

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The medical billing and revenue cycle management aspects of a medical practice are keys to its success. Medical billing is among the most important processes within a medical practice. At the end of the day, the cash flow levels of a medical practice depend on how the billing is done. Medical practitioners have to decide whether they want to do the billing themselves or whether they want...

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Know your state’s law on timely filing limitations. Also, you should know the time limits for all carriers in which your doctor/client participates with. The contract for participation will define timely limitations.   Example from BCBS of Arizona: BCBSAZ asks providers to submit complete and accurate claims, preferably within 30 days of service, and require submission within one year of the date of service. BCBSAZ will deny...

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