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Have recent rulings changed how HIPAA laws protect patients from disclosures to third parties? As of the writing of this post, there have been no changes.
That being said, it’s important to understand what HIPAA protects and what it doesn’t.
The trend is overwhelmingly in favor of clinicians joining large employed networks. This trend can leave independent medical practice leaders feeling isolated. And that isolation can further feelings of burnout and encourage incremental market consolidation.
When clinical reimbursement is declining or stagnant, every minute spent balancing administrative tasks amid clinical responsibilities becomes an opportunity. Inefficient workflows evolve from less than optimal decisions made among limited resources over time.
An answering service helps triage patient calls and also relays time sensitive messages and consult requests from other providers. Choosing an answering service is an important decision for a medical practice.
Independent physicians are frustrated with a perceived lack of power when it comes to payer contract negotiation and it may start with IT costs. Implementing a new EHR may cost a solo physician practice upwards of $150,000 with ongoing annual fees over $50,000 per year.