Protecting Patient Data: How Compliance Shapes Secure Medical Billing
Introduction In today’s healthcare environment, protecting patient information is more critical than ever. Medical billing, while essential for revenue management, is one of the most targeted points for data breaches. Studies show that over 60% of healthcare breaches involve administrative or billing systems , according to the 2023 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report , with the average cost of a healthcare data breach at $11.45 million —the highest across all industries. Ensuring secure medical bil