Q: We’ve had staff members handling PHI remotely for the past month or so. We have not experienced any data breaches to my knowledge, but I’m a little worried as I read about the surge in hacks and ransomware targeting healthcare entities. What are the most important steps we can take as an organization to minimize the risk of being exploited?
Unintentional billing errors can occur even in the most vigilant organization. A comprehensive audit program can help detect these issues. Learn how to develop different types of audits to find and address errors.
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When provided with information on the threat and degree of risk, senior leadership can evaluate the information and make reasonable judgments about what to do. Use this sample quarterly report to the board of trustees to keep the board and executives apprised of the changing risk profile.
