Medical record FAQs
Answers to your questions about the release, retention, and allowable charges for copies of medical records
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Answers to your questions about the release, retention, and allowable charges for copies of medical records
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Physicians must balance parental rights, a minor’s autonomy, and the law.
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Requirements for physicians under state and federal laws
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The rules that govern medical records can be complex and confusing.
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Case studies about violations of HIPAA privacy rules.
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Learn how good documentation practices can make it easier to defend a physician’s actions in the event of a claim.
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CME (2-hour): Electronic medical records; Wearable health technology; Medications: Common risk management issues; Failure to monitor medication and order testing; Delay in treating stroke
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A how-to guide for medical record release
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Documentation pitfalls related to EMRs and how to avoid them.
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Ask our expertsA discussion of releasing the medical records of children and young adults, especially those in college.
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How to text patients and colleagues without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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Times change, but the advice stays the same
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Improper disposal of electronic devices increases the risk of a breach.
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Request onsite HIPAA training from TMLT staff certified in health care privacy compliance.
CONTACT USA brief description of federal and Texas rules for charging for copies of medical records.
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A 43-year-old man came to the emergency department (ED) on August 21 with sudden epigastric pain radiating to his back with severe nausea and vomiting.
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Following a normal prenatal course, 30-year-old woman went into labor at 39 weeks. Ob-gyn A admitted the patient and later performed a cesarian delivery due to the patient's elevated blood pressure.
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The basics of documentation for Texas physicians
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And how to avoid them
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Guidance from TMLT risk management professionals
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Learn how to avoid common mistakes in these areas and prevent unnecessary lawsuits.
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