Greg Bengel
Greg Bengel is a contributing writer for Health IT Outcomes. As a freelance writer with an insurance industry background, Greg covers issues faced by healthcare providers as they navigate new legislation and an evolving healthcare landscape. His interests include the challenges posed by revenue cycle management (RCM) and health information exchange (HIE).
ARTICLES BY GREG BENGEL
Rule Might Make HIPAA More Costly Than ICD-10
The proposed Accounting of Disclosures provision, if finalized, could cost providers a startling amount of money By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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![BSM-DataSecurity2]( "A Look At Different Approaches To Data Security")
A Look At Different Approaches To Data Security10/30/2013To be HIPAA compliant, providers should implement a comprehensive plan that includes data encryption, destruction, and the cloud. By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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![HTO Security]( "Big Data Could Jeopardize Healthcare Privacy And Security")
Big Data Could Jeopardize Healthcare Privacy And Security10/23/2013Presenters at an MIT Technology Review event point out that there are significant privacy and security concerns with big data’s application in healthcare By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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![Survey Reveals That Remote eTMF Will Double In 2015]( "Understanding Business Dynamics Of Interoperability")
Understanding Business Dynamics Of Interoperability10/23/2013As EHR adoption rises, providers are beginning to shift their focus from technological concerns to business concerns to ensure the success of interoperability By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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![HTO Frustrated Doctor]( "ICD-10 Testing Pilot Was “Scary”")
ICD-10 Testing Pilot Was “Scary”10/22/2013After two rounds of end-to-end ICD-10 testing, one provider group is alarmed at the levels of inaccuracy and the decrease in productivity By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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![EHR Incentive]( "Protect Yourself From RACs Through Your EHR System")
Protect Yourself From RACs Through Your EHR System10/21/2013EHRs may help providers avoid RAC audits by maintaining a comprehensive record of physician activity By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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![HTO Board Room]( "Hospitals Expect RCM Consulting Prices To Double")
Hospitals Expect RCM Consulting Prices To Double10/18/2013Recent survey finds that the need to upgrade RCM technology has caused demand for consultants to rise By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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![Trend 3/2 ICD-10/HIPAA]( "ICD-10 Preparation Proves Pointless Without Payers")
ICD-10 Preparation Proves Pointless Without Payers10/15/2013A recent survey reveals an alarming absence of communication between providers and payers on ICD-10 By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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![HTO Big Data]( "Providers Behind Payers With Big Data Use")
Providers Behind Payers With Big Data Use10/15/2013A recent report finds that healthcare providers are investing much less in big data and analytics than their corresponding payers By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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![HTO Health Insurance Exchange]( "Understanding Exchange Impact On Pharmaceutical Companies")
Understanding Exchange Impact On Pharmaceutical Companies10/9/2013A recent study says that pharmaceutical companies will see modest gains offset by discounts and rebates when the health insurance exchanges kick in. By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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![HTO Reimbursement]( "Reimbursement System Detrimental To Patient Care")
Reimbursement System Detrimental To Patient Care10/9/2013One healthcare provider blames the fee-for-service reimbursement system for physicians’ unwillingness to accept new technologies that will improve patient care and reduce physician workload. By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
