Breaking Down the New Rules on Patient Access to Medical Records
In the era of open access, patient portals, and new information blocking rules, patients now have the ability to demand documentation of their visits with medical providers. Find out what the new rules mean for providers, including common records to which patients don't have access
Handling Attorney Requests for Medical Records
One of the challenges of being a medical provider is when your world intersects with the legal world. It can place you in situations where confusion and concern may arise when deciding the proper course of action. A common example is when health care providers receive medical records request from an attorney.
Is Your Text Messaging HIPAA Compliant?
It’s been a busy day, with no reprieve in sight. You take a moment to text a cardiologist you work with on occasion, requesting a consult on patient John Smith. You get a reply of “???”. Oops. The doctor changed his phone number and now some college student just received your message about John Smith’s arrhythmia.