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ICYMI: Epic and Particle Health are still battling it out, and now they’re taking it to the courtroom??The widely reported feud intensified last week when Particle Health filed an antitrust lawsuit against Epic. While it’s tempting to dive in and take sides, arguing over who is “right” or “wrong” takes the focus away from the real issue at hand. Our very own Bart Howe, CEO of HealthMark and president of AHIOS, shares some thoughts in a new article on how we should be thinking about this dispute in a broader sense as stewards of patient data. Hint: the key is finding a balance between privacy and access as the digital exchange of health data continues to accelerate. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gj_VT9wR #EpicVsParticle #PrivacyVsAccess #HealthData #Interoperability

Do the words "designated record set" scare you? You're probably not alone. How to clearly define and implement a designated record set (DRS) can be confusing. But HealthMark has your back! ? In a recent issue of For the Record Magazine, HealthMark CEO and AHIOS president Bart Howe shines the light on how clearly defining your DRS is essential for HIPAA compliance and protects your organization from potential penalties. ? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/grquF7xF

There’s a patient at the center of every record request. And often times, those patients are going through a tough time. HealthMark is committed to treating every patient with the utmost kindness, compassion and care when handling a record request, and today, we're proud to share this experience from one of the many patients HealthMark has the pleasure to serve.

If you’re in the Mile High City ?? for the MGMA Leaders Conference but your mind is back at home on an overwhelming backlog of medical record requests ??, come see us in booth #401 ??! We would love to talk to you about how we can help streamline your processes and improve record request turnaround times, all while adhering to strict compliance and privacy standards. Catch us in Denver through Wednesday!

Are you prepared for bulk audit requests? ? If you're in HIM, you know how much stress audits can put on healthcare organizations because of the sheer volume of records involved, not to mention the often tight deadlines.? ? Over the years, HealthMark has processed millions of audits—and we have never missed a deadline. ? Find out how HealthMark can simplify audits for your organization by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/gUQMaW7X

Conference season is here, and it’s game time! ?? Just like football season, conference season is back, and we're ready to hit the road. Check out the map below to see where #TeamHealthMark will be this fall. Let’s connect, collaborate and tackle the latest in Health Information Management. See you on the field—or, well, the expo floor! #ConferenceSeason #HIM #ROI #GameOn

Conference season is in full swing, and we've been busy! Last week, HealthMark met with HIM leaders at Tennessee MGMA in Gatlinburg, TN and T-Bones Annual Conference in Grapevine, TX. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to chat—we hope you had a great time! If you're attending any state, regional or national conferences this year, stay tuned—next week, HealthMark is announcing where you can find us on the expo floor this fall ??

Struggling to understand #interoperability? We’ve got you covered! ? Electronic health records (EHRs) streamline medical record management and elevate it to the digital age. The downside? They don’t talk to each other—at least, not without some help. That’s where interoperability comes in. ?? ? If you've heard the term "interoperability" being thrown around left and right but still have some questions, you're not the only one. This month on the HealthMark blog, we help you cut through the confusion and explain what interoperability is, decode some of the key acronyms you may be hearing and show you what it could look like at different levels of implementation. ? Check out the latest post on the HealthMark blog: https://lnkd.in/gA9Nx_RC

Greetings from the 2024 Tri-State Health Information Summit! We're here soaking up the sun and strategies in Myrtle Beach, SC. ????? Stop by HealthMark's booth if you're in the area—we'd love to connect to discuss all things #ReleaseofInformation! We'll be here until the end of the day today. #healthinformation #AHIMA

Let's not mince words; the designated record set (DRS) can be confusing. ?? In the Summer 2024 issue of For the Record Magazine, HealthMark COO and General Counsel Joe Licata talks about the importance of a clearly defined designated record set and answers your most frequently asked questions about what should (and should not) be included in your DRS policy. Just a few of the questions Joe covers in the article are “do I have to include records from an outside provider?” and “does the request type change what I should include?” ? Learn these answers and more when you read the full article in For the Record Magazine here: https://lnkd.in/gC-JKmwP