Compliance

With the ever-increasing importance of data privacy and security, HIPAA compliance has become paramount for organizations utilizing EHR software. Specifically, in mental and behavioral health, EHR system compliance holds immense significance, safeguarding sensitive patient information and adherence to industry regulations.

PUBLISHED ON: February 7, 2024

ONC HealthIT Certification

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PUBLISHED ON: November 6, 2023

The Security Rule vs. Privacy Rule in the Mental Health Industry

Have you ever questioned the subtleties of how your sensitive information is protected in the healthcare sector, especially the mental health industry? Well, you are not alone. …

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PUBLISHED ON: August 24, 2023

Choosing the Right EHR Can Safeguard You Against Cures Act Penalties

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the digitization of patient records has become not just a convenience but a necessity. To encourage the adoption of Electronic Hea…

PUBLISHED ON: October 23, 2020

MIPS / PQRS / MACRA / Meaningful Use

MIPS, MACRA, PQRS Quick Guide Navigating the vast array of mental and behavioral health acronyms can be quite challenging. However, understanding these acronyms is crucial for …

PUBLISHED ON: August 14, 2020

42 CFR Part 2

While almost every EHR on the market offers HIPAA security & safeguards, not all of them provide the functionality to support 42 CFR Part 2. For many Substance Use facilitie…

PUBLISHED ON: May 11, 2020

HIPAA Compliance in the Cloud

Are you on Cloud 9? According to ClearDATA, there are seven top areas that health businesses need to have firmly in place for HIPAA compliance in the Cloud. These topics incl…

PIMSY mental health EHR software program offers details about the MACRA Quality Payment Program (QPP)

PUBLISHED ON: October 18, 2016

MACRA Quality Payment Program Finalized

The MACRA Quality Payment Program – aka QPP – is part of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), which was passed in 2015. As the name suggests, MACRA applies …

PUBLISHED ON: September 12, 2016

Disaster Recovery Plan: Are You Prepared?

Disasters, whether originating from natural causes, system failures, or human errors, can occur unexpectedly and result in significant damage. Having a comprehensive disaster re…

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PUBLISHED ON: May 28, 2016

Telehealth Concerns – HIPAA, Security, and More…

It’s the first question that pops up whenever discussing telehealth: “Is that compliant?” Conducting therapy sessions remotely clearly presents PHI risks, and your telehealth co…

PIMSY mental health practice management EHR enhances HIPAA compliance

PUBLISHED ON: January 1, 2016

How Can PIMSY Help Keep You HIPAA Compliant?

It goes without saying that HIPAA compliance is of the utmost important to mental & behavioral health care agencies. While most EHR software helps increase data protection, …

PUBLISHED ON: October 29, 2015

With Azure, PIMSY keeps your data safe, secure, and HIPAA-compliant

PIMSY mental health EHR is pleased to announce that we host all data on Microsoft Azure. Microsoft is the only vendor positioned as a Leader across Gartner’s Magic Quadrants for…