Author: Lee, Michael R.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2003

In the event of a privacy-related legal challenge, the content of your organization’s notice of privacy practices (NPP) will be a focal point for both plaintiff and defense arguments with respect to the protected health information (PHI) disclosure activities of your organization. Is your....

Author: Gallagher, Patrick; Pavoni, Mary Mike

Source: In Confidence (newsletter)

Publication Date: April 02, 2003

HIPAA laws have strengthened patients’ rights concerning access to their private medical information while at the same time making them more aware of their rights. Consequently, more patients are going to be requesting an accounting of disclosures (AOD) in the future.
According to secti....

Author: Carol, Ruth

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2003

Author: Rhodes, Harry B.; Hughes, Gwen

Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2003

This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.

Author: Pritts, Joy

Source: In Confidence (newsletter)

Publication Date: April 02, 2003

April 14, 2003, might mark the beginning of HIPAA compliance, but it does not signify the end of state health privacy laws. HIPAA does not preempt (supersede) state laws that either don’t conflict with HIPAA or are more stringent than the federal regulation. Figuring out which state laws rema....

Author: Dougherty, Michelle

Source: In Confidence (newsletter) | AHIMA Q and A

Publication Date: April 02, 2003

Question: Our organization is struggling with how to handle employee access to medical records.We have an electronic medical record system and employees are accessing their own medical records during working hours. We are having a significant debate at our organization about the rights of emp....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2003

With the release of the final HIPAA security regulations in February, HIM has taken yet another step toward the transition from paper to the electronic health record (EHR). This article discusses key areas of security compliance and how your organization can be prepared.

When PHI Go....

Author: Dunn, Rose T

Source: External - used with permission

Publication Date: May 02, 2003

This worksheet has been developed to provide guidance on components to consider in developing the basis for a reasonable, cost-based charge for the Accounting for Disclosure (164.528). This worksheet is not intended to be all inclusive. Users are encouraged to discuss inclusions to this analysis with their facility’s cost accountant.

Author: Dunn, Rose T

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2003

The privacy rule allows a covered entity to charge a cost-based fee for providing an accounting of disclosure (AOD). Has your organization determined these costs? Calculating the actual costs may be more involved than you think. This article will discuss the requirements for setting the fee an....

Author: Harman, Laurinda B.

Source: In Confidence (newsletter)

Publication Date: May 02, 2003

There was a time when the decision regarding access to information generated about adopted children was relatively easy and the HIM professional could refer to the state statutes for guidance. This article suggests that the legal aspect is a necessary but insufficient basis for making decisio....