Quick tip: Visit the EHNAC website, www.ehnac.org, for a list of certified vendors. Look for a Single Platform That Does It All Billing services can meet the high security standards placed on them, as well as mitigate the risk of a data breach, by processing sensitive data on a single platform. When billing services leverage an integrated technology platform that is independently certified and audited for healthcare and payment security standards, they ensure the highest quality of service and efficiency and reduce the amount of risk placed on their clients. Quick tip: Encrypted technology and devices, including payment card swipe devices, are crucial to protecting sensitive data in the healthcare payments process. FEATURE sTOrY Healthcare and payment transactions are the most highly regulated and scrutinized transactions in the us economy. By working with vendors to meet these high security standards, billing services will not only reduce security risks to PHI, payment data, and operations, they will also be more prepared for third-party audits, such as by the Office for Civil rights. Billing services will also enhance the trust of their clients and the patients they serve. Mark Krapels is the chief operating officer and compliance officer for InstaMed. In this role, Mark maintains the yearly compliance and risk management program, including periodic external audits and certifications. DID YOU KNOW? If you became a member of HBMA today, you could have a new client by next month. Don’t miss being part of HBMA’s new Professional Billing Service Locator Program. We will submit a list of HBMA medical billing organizations for providers to contact – one could be you! Fill out the Request for Information (RFI) form NOW. But you have to be a member! Renew right now TODAY to receive unlimited online education for SIX MONTHS starting now! + www.hbma.org/renew Or toll free 877.640.4262 or info@hbma.org THe jOurNal OF THe HealTHCare BIllINg aND maNagemeNT assOCIaTION 31
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