HealthLock believes in your right to medical privacy—and while we are here to help you protect it, we also believe there are steps you can take to look after your…
Protecting Your Privacy, Part 1: It All Starts with HIPAA
Your medical privacy deserves the utmost protection, and the best way to get in front of fraudsters and thieves is to be an active participant in that protection. That’s why…
How Common Are Billing Errors? You May Be Surprised
In our fast-paced, highly digitized world, it seems hard to believe that your medical bills might be full of errors. But these problems occur a lot more than you may…
A Quick Guide to Medical Coding
What are medical billing codes? Medical billing codes are shorthand for the healthcare industry. They are strings of letters and numbers assigned to every treatment, procedure, doctor’s visit, or medication…
Have You Been Hacked? 4 Ways to Know if Fraudsters are Using Your Medical Identity
Medical identity theft has been on the rise for years. The rapid digitization of medical files, and the changes the healthcare industry has undergone to keep up with technological advances,…
Your Privacy at Risk: The Delicate State of Healthcare Infrastructure
If you’ve visited a healthcare professional in the last few years, then you know that most of your medical data exists in digital format. It lives in the cloud, making…
Protecting Your Privacy In the Age of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed the way we see and interact with our healthcare providers and insurance companies. This, along with the mass digitization of healthcare files, means it’s…
Medical Identity Theft and You: How You Can Protect Your Privacy in the Digital Age
The rise of digitization in medical files has made it easier than ever to review your medical history. Unfortunately, digitization has also made it easier for thieves to access those…
Your Health Insurance Company Isn’t Protecting Your Medical Data or Privacy
The answer is, unfortunately, no. While both the government and most insurance companies do have regulations and departments to protect your medical data, the truth is that there is still…
How Much Are You Overcharged Per Year?
If that question made you wince as you said, “Too much,” you’re not alone. In fact, it’s estimated that the average price for medical care increases about 3.5% per year,…