Medical Record Retention Guidelines for Wyoming
Clients frequently ask us how long they should retain medical records and related business records. The answer depends on various factors, including the type of record,...more
Medical Record Retention Guidelines for Utah
Clients frequently ask us how long they should retain medical records and related business records. The answer depends on various factors, including the type of record, applicable...more
Medical Record Retention Guidelines for Idaho
Clients frequently ask us how long they should retain medical records and related business records. The answer depends on various factors, including the type of record,...more
HIPAA privacy and security violations can result in fines of $110 to $55,100 to covered entities (including healthcare providers and health plans) and their business associates. (45 CFR 160.404). If the violation resulted...more
10/22/2018
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Cybersecurity ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Electronic Medical Records ,
Hackers ,
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
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Notice Requirements ,
OCR ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
PHI
There is a common misunderstanding that healthcare providers may not or should not produce medical records that were created by another healthcare provider.
Under HIPAA, patients have a right to access all records that a...more
It’s that time of year when many healthcare providers offer free or discounted sports or student physicals as a community service or marketing ploy. If you participate in such programs, make sure you consider the legal...more
8/9/2018
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Contractual Safeguards ,
Electronic Medical Records ,
EMTALA ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Medical Malpractice ,
OIG ,
Physicians ,
Standard of Care ,
Student Athletes ,
Students