Off the Cusp

JANUARY 29, 2025

Dental practice management and imaging software contains, what White calls, a treasure trove of information. Stored patient data are not only essential to practice services, but also comprise protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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YapiApp

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Understanding HIPAA Compliance in Dental Practices Adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a complex and legally required set of responsibilities. Another crucial aspect of dental HIPAA compliance is staff training.

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YapiApp

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) presents a series of detailed regulations that dental practices must navigate and follow. Understanding HIPAA Rules Introduction to HIPAA Rules HIPAA impacts how dental practices handle patient information.

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YapiApp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is the legal standard for protecting sensitive patient data in health care, including in dental practices. We focus on the specifics of transitioning to digital forms, patient privacy, and staff training.

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YapiApp

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Transitioning to digital radiography and electronic charting further enhances efficiency, aligning with best practices like six-handed dentistry for smoother dental operations. Staff training should begin with clearly defined protocols for common tasks like scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and collecting payments.

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YapiApp

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Long-Term Operational Communication : Discussions around practice management, such as equipment purchases, service expansions, or staff training programs, typically don’t fit into the daily communication flow. These require a repository of information and file sharing that can be accessed and built upon over time.

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