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 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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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 was referred to a nephrologist for renal insufficiency. The patient's history included ankylosing spondylitis and scleroderma.
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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 medical 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
Watch this webinar recording to learn about the legal requirements for releasing medical records to patients.
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57:04Watch VideoManaging medical record releases for children and young adults
A discussion of releasing the medical records of children and young adults, especially those in college.
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50:30Watch VideoRansomware and cyber security
TMLT's Cathy Bryant and Kassie Toerner discuss how to identify threats and vulnerabilities to medical practices and how to protect your networks.
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Read ArticleHow to dispose of storage devices containing PHI and other sensitive data
Improper disposal of electronic devices and media puts the information stored on those devices at risk for a breach. And when devices contain protected health information (PHI), it puts your patient’s
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40:43Watch Video48 hours after a HIPAA breach
The actions taken in the hours and days after a cyber breach are critical, especially in protecting evidence. Learn the most important steps to take following a cyber incident or breach.
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Read ArticleA group admin explains what business interruption really means
What happens when a system failure brings down the EMR?
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1:40Watch VideoHow can I prevent a cyber breach?
Cathy Bryant, manager of product development & consulting services at TMLT, provides five steps to help health care entities prevent a cyber breach.
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Read ArticleWinter storm update: Recovering damaged records
If you experienced an IT system failure or other damage from the winter storms, read about recovering damaged medical records.
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Read Article6 tips to improve patient communication while using your EHR
View part three of a three-part video series on improving physician/patient interactions.
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