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What Are the Common Healthcare Cybersecurity Challenges?

By Nick Youmans

The healthcare sector, once considered off limits for security attacks, has become a prime target due to the lucrative nature and lowered opportunity cost of cybercriminal activities. Here are several healthcare cybersecurity challenges to watch out for.

Essential Medical Coding Skills to Strengthen Your Resume

By YES HIM Consulting

Let’s explore the soaring demand for medical coders and the essential medical coding skills and certifications that can help them secure a fulfilling and highly sought-after career in this field.

AMA Releases 2024 CPT Code Changes: Includes 349 Editorial Updates & Spanish Language Descriptors

By Ann Zeisset

The 2024 CPT codes contain 349 editorial changes, including 230 additions, 49 deletions, and 70 revisions, describing 11,163 medical procedures and services. In 2024, over 11,000 services will receive Spanish language descriptors to aid those facing language barriers.

Onshore vs. Offshore: Why More Than Half of Hospitals Report That Onshore Outsourcing is the Way to Go

By YES HIM Consulting

A recent industry report reveals over half of U.S. hospitals are turning to onshore (vs offshore) outsourcing as a pivotal strategy to navigate the intricate world of medical coding, auditing, education, and consulting.

Getting Ready for Q4: Tips to Boost Your Healthcare Data Security Efforts

By Nick Youmans

Although numerous industry sectors have experienced the brunt of cyberattacks, the healthcare sphere remains a prime focus for malevolent hackers. Here are several measures you can implement to bolster your healthcare data security efforts.

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