This month, we are looking at Advancing Care Information (ACI) and the required measures in this performance category. 

Telehealth is the use of telecommunications to facilitate healthcare delivery. As such, telehealth is seen as a tool to augment, and not replace, the clinical practice, judgment, and expertise of a healthcare provider. 

Did you know that as a business owner, you are significantly more likely to be sued by an employee than by a patient or other outsider?

If your medical office uses texting as a mode of communication within the organization and with patients, it is important to take steps to incorporate secure text messaging into your practice’s communications in order to remain HIPAA compliant. 

In London’s Underground transit system, riders are warned to “Mind the Gap.” In other words, step carefully when going between the platform and railcar. “Mind the Gap” is also good advice to medical offices moving from paper to electronic records.