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The Xpio Health Difference: Your Questions Answered
This FAQ aims to shed light on common queries and highlight why a partnership with Xpio Health is a smart and strategic choice for your behavioral healthcare needs. What does XPIO mean? Most people think Xpio is an acronym. But in fact, it is a hybrid word, derived from the Latin “to improve” sharing the […]
Strategic Healthcare Solutions for Human Beings
The people of Xpio Health stand ready to help the people who help people. In the complex and demanding field of healthcare, time is of the essence. Every decision carries weight. The professionals leading this charge need solutions that speak directly to the heart of the matter. This is where Xpio Health steps in. EHRs […]
From Good to Great: Optimize Your EHR System
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are essential to modern-day healthcare. Healthcare providers require powerful EHRs to manage patient information, streamline clinical workflows, and improve patient care. So when an EHR system isn’t doing everything the organization needs, which is the best approach — purchase a new system, or revisit and optimize the current system? As healthcare […]
Everything you know about passwords is wrong.
It’s a well-known fact: Security and Usability are sworn enemies. When we make our computers more secure, we make computer users more miserable. Right? Not necessarily. Let’s review the most recent guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on the topic of passwords. (Spoiler alert: Their new guidance is totally user-friendly.) But […]
How to Ensure Your Behavioral Healthcare Organization is Secure with Security Risk Assessments
As a behavioral healthcare organization, it is crucial to ensure your organization is compliant with Medicaid regulations and contracts, HIPAA and, in some cases, for federally funded organizations, CFR 42 Part 2 regulations. One of the best ways to do this is through security risk assessments. These assessments are designed to identify vulnerabilities in an […]
HITRUST redesigns CSF in v11 to increase efficiencies and cyber threat-adaptive assurances
FRISCO, Texas, December 20, 2022– HITRUST, the information risk management, standards, and certification body, will release HITRUST CSF version 11 in January 2023 to improve mitigations against evolving cyber threats, broaden the coverage of authoritative sources, and streamline the journey to higher levels of assurance. “There is no question that frameworks need to stay relevant […]
Transition to a new EHR with a strategic migration plan
The importance of your clinical, operational, and revenue cycle systems cannot be overstated. A service disruption could have a significant adverse impact on your agency, as well as the behavioral health community itself. Therefore, any new system must be implemented in a manner that ensures the continuity of your collective operations. In addition, you want […]
The Basics: First steps toward HIPAA compliance
When you’re taking the first steps in your compliance journey, the to-do list is long, complex and often confusing. Once you’ve decided it’s time to make progress toward HIPAA compliance, where do you start? Start with the big stuff, and use it to frame all the work that comes afterward. If your organization’s security profile […]
Considering a new EHR? Interview your staff to see what’s working (and what isn’t).
Healthcare consumers tend to love electronic health record EHR) systems, especially when they offer patient portals and simplified communication among their care providers. The providers themselves, on the other hand, may tell a different story. According to a 2020 KLAS study, most behavioral health organizations are dissatisfied with their current EHR. They perceive a decline […]
Does your healthcare organization have a “competent” cybersecurity program?
Most healthcare organizations realize that they need to follow HIPAA guidelines to protect their patient data. But what exactly does a competent cybersecurity stance look like in healthcare circa 2022? It’s a question raised by a recent lawsuit filed in the State of California by plaintiff Vickey Angulo against defendant SuperCare Health, Inc. The Class […]
White Paper – Creating a Data Strategy for Behavioral Healthcare Organizations
With the push towards Electronic Health Record (EHR) adoption over the last 15 years, the Behavioral Health community has at last joined the technology party that has been well underway in primary care for arguably the last 20 years.
Building a strong organizational culture of compliance
To create a culture of compliance in your healthcare organization, start with an effective compliance program. This crucial step enables your company to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities, promote quality care and reduce instances of fraud and abuse. These seven elements are the foundation for a robust compliance program. Documented policies, procedures and standards of […]