Idaho’s new crisis hold statute takes effect October 1, 2024, and allows hospitals to temporarily detain “persons with a neurocognitive disorder who are in acute crisis due to an unidentified underlying medical condition [so...more
In light of the CMS Interim Final Rule (“Interim Rule”) published on November 5, 2021, qualifying healthcare facilities have been tasked with implementing policies and procedures that ensure their staff are fully vaccinated...more
11/18/2021
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The HIPAA privacy rules give special protection to “psychotherapy notes,” but providers often misunderstand what are and are not covered and how they differ from other mental health records.
I. “Psychotherapy Notes”...more
1/29/2020
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has implemented new patient rights rules for hospitals effective July 1, 2019. (See IDAPA 16.03.14.220 to .350). The rules were advanced by patient advocacy groups and, to a large...more
7/16/2019
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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
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (“EMTALA”) generally requires hospitals to provide emergency care to patients who come to the hospital regardless of their ability to pay. Hospitals that violate EMTALA may...more