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The Rise of Digital Rehab: Tech Solutions for Senior Recovery

HIT Consultant

The senior care sector, particularly in the realm of short-term rehabilitation, is witnessing a transformative wave thanks to these cutting-edge applications. Skilled nursing facilities and long-term care centers are at the forefront of integrating innovation and progress into short-term rehab.

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OCR fines 11 healthcare orgs for HIPAA right of access cases

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OCR's enforcement actions, which include some substantial monetary penalties for the following healthcare providers, and compelled them to furnish patients with timely copies of their health records: Peoria and Canton, Illinois-based ACPM Podiatry , failed to provide a former patient with his requested medical records, according to OCR.

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Albert Einstein Medical Center serves up telehealth from 4 vendors with FCC grant

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"We have additionally implemented a process wherein our nurses who conduct home visits for our most high-risk patients bring tablet technology to their bedside in their home and help them navigate through their telehealth visit," she noted. "Both vendors are HIPAA-compliant and work with healthcare providers nationally.

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4 Ways 5G is Transforming Healthcare & Patient Care

HIT Consultant

To meet expectations and further improve patient care, especially in centers like skilled nursing facilities, the widespread integration of 5G technology will be key. Here are some of the ways 5G is already set to change the healthcare industry. Increased Potential of Remote Surgery. About Bent Philipson.

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Chatbots in Healthcare: A More Humanized, Patient-Oriented Approach

HIT Consultant

Chatbots can provide a simple solution to these issues by reducing unnecessary transportation and associated costs and providing insight into patient concerns to determine whether an in-person consultation is essential.

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5 Steps to Creating a Breakthrough Healthcare Brand with Low Consumer Awareness

Health Care Success

To learn how healthcare organizations successfully rise to the top of consumers’ hearts and minds, I asked Johnny Smith, Vice President of Marketing Services at Encompass Health, to join me on a recent podcast. health care provider for rehabilitation hospitals. Encompass Health is the largest U.S. Tell Your Story.

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HCPCS vs CPT: Everything You Need to Know

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H Codes - Rehabilitative services. R0070 - The transportation of personnel and portable X-ray equipment to nursing homes or other residency. From medical procedures to equipment, each corresponding code ensures that healthcare providers are accurately reimbursed for their services. D Codes - Dental procedures.