Medical Records
Good documentation is your best defense in a claim or lawsuit. Read about best practices in medical record documentation.
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Read ArticleFailure to diagnose a foreign body and to follow up
An eight-year-old girl was brought to the ED with a groin injury from a bicycle accident.
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Read ArticleGuidelines for the release of medical records
It is imperative to have a system in place that allows the release of complete, legible, and organized records from your medical office.
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View PresentationKeeping Your Email Secure
Phishing emails and other social engineering schemes have become increasingly sophisticated and harder to recognize. This presentation provides the do's and don'ts to help keep your email secure.
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View PresentationThe Internet of Things
Connected devices generate and store data for their various functions, posing serious security and privacy concerns. This presentation is intended to warn physicians of the risks with using internet c
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View PresentationWhat Every Physician Needs to Know: Cyber Security Best Practices
You play an important role in keeping your organization’s sensitive information secure. Make a habit of following these best practices to reduce the risk of a breach of sensitive information. Keep thi
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Read ArticleFees for PMP-EHR integration begin September 1
Physicians will be charged a fee of $50 for access to the prescription monitoring program through their EHR. Online access through PMP AWARxE will continue free of charge.
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Read ArticleDelay in the diagnosis of lung cancer
A 62-year old man came to the ED with symptoms of a stroke.
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Read ArticleCase briefs — HIPAA
Case studies about violations of HIPAA privacy rules.
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Read ArticleSetting the record straight: Dispelling 10 common medical record myths
The rules that govern medical records can be complex and confusing.
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Read ArticleOrdering incorrect dose of corticosteroid
A 50-year-old man came to a nephrologist for renal insufficiency. The patient's history included ankylosing spondylitis and scleroderma.
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Read ArticleGood documentation never goes out of style
Times change, but the advice stays the same
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Read ArticleMD Anderson wins appeal of $4.3 million HIPAA penalty
The Fifth Circuit Court disagreed with the OCR’s interpretation of the encryption and disclosure provisions.
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1:04:12Watch VideoRelease of medical records: Review of hot topics
Learn about access to health care records, the release of PHI to third parties, and how much a practice can charge for these services.
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Read ArticleRelease of medical records webinar — key takeaways and resources
A summary from the webinar “Release of medical records: Review of hot topics” presented on May 26, 2020.
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Read ArticleTexting patients while staying HIPAA compliant
How to text patients and colleagues without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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Read ArticleClearing up the confusion: Charging your patients for medical record copies
A brief description of federal and Texas rules for charging for copies of medical records.
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Read ArticlePotential pitfalls: Risk management for the EMR
Documentation pitfalls related to electronic medical records (EMRs) and how to avoid them.
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25:04Watch VideoAn individual's right to access their medical records
Learn about the legal requirements for releasing medical records to patients.
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55:43Watch VideoAn interview with cyber attorney Adrian Senyszyn
Cyber attorney Adrian Senyszyn answers FAQs about cyber security, current cyber threats, HIPAA, and breach investigations.
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31:38Watch VideoIs HIPAA relevant in 2019?
A look at the role HIPAA plays for practices dealing with online threats, risks, and vulnerabilities.
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