Medical record FAQs
Answers to your questions about the release, retention, and allowable charges for copies of medical records
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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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Required upgrades coming to EHR systems
Be prepared for substantial upgrades to your EHR systems between now and December 31, 2022
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Reporter Q2 2022
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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Guidelines for the release of medical records
A how-to guide for medical record release
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Treating minors in Texas: Answers to your questions
Physicians must balance parental rights, a minor’s autonomy, and the law.
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Case briefs — HIPAA
Case studies about violations of HIPAA privacy rules.
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Managing medical record release 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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Q&A on medical record privacy and security
Requirements for physicians under state and federal laws
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Setting the record straight: Dispelling 10 common medical record myths
The rules that govern medical records can be complex and confusing.
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Texting patients while staying HIPAA compliant
How to text patients and colleagues without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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Good documentation never goes out of style
Times change, but the advice stays the same
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Potential pitfalls: Risk management for the EMR
Documentation pitfalls related to EMRs and how to avoid them.
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How to dispose of storage devices containing PHI and other sensitive data
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.
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Clearing 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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An individual's right to access their medical records
Learn about the legal requirements for releasing medical records to patients.
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TMLT Closed Claims: Documentation Errors
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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Ransomware attacks
The case studies in this presentation are real life examples of ransomware attacks on health care organizations, and are intended to help physicians respond appropriately for when this type of cyber c
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Keeping 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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The 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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What 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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