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Navigating the Line Between Data Access and HIPAA

By Devin Partida – The rise of internet-based health apps has made it easier than ever for patients to use their smartphones to share medical data with providers, receive test results digitally, and more. However, some concerned parties point out that the increased data access may not always align with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.


Outsourcing Medical Coding and HIPAA: What to Know

By Devin Partida – The medical industry consists of many steps to provide patients with the best care possible. Within this process, payments and coding present a unique challenge. Health care professionals often outsource medical coding to third-party professionals. Doing so, however, requires strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.



5 Advancements in Stroke Research You Might Have Missed

By Devin Partida – With COVID-19, it’s easy to overlook advancements not related to the psndemic. February is Heart Health Month, which means it’s an ideal time to look at five recent developments in stroke research. Having a healthy heart reduces a patient’s risk of strokes.


Friday at Five – These 5 COVID-19 Resources Are Getting Tight

By Devin Partida – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide strain on health care resources around the world. These issues force medical professionals to do the best work they can without essential resources. Here are five of the most critical resource shortages they must contend with in their line of work.


How Virtual Tech Supports Better Patient Care

By Devin Partida – The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the health care industry with some unique challenges while simultaneously being a technological turning point. Amid the chaos of the pandemic, medical systems around the world embraced new tech. One of the most promising of these advancements is virtual technology like telehealth and virtual reality.


Preventing Racial Bias in Health Care Algorithms

By Devin Partida – Headlines and press releases regularly announce that artificial intelligence could prove game-changing in the health care industry. It has already facilitated progress that would have otherwise have stayed out of reach. However, racial bias in AI algorithms is a topic that deserves more attention.