Author: Hjort, Beth M.

Source: In Confidence (newsletter)

Publication Date: November 02, 2003

Q: Hospitals must have sensitive yet confidential policies for handling concerned family and friends with questions about loved ones within their facilities. How can a covered entity (CE) be confident about appropriate telephone release of information when it’s so difficult to validate a call....

Author: AHIMA Task Force

Source: AHIMA practice brief

Publication Date: October 2003

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

Author: AHIMA Task Force

Source: AHIMA practice brief

Publication Date: October 2003

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

Author: AHIMA Task Force

Source: AHIMA Task Force

Publication Date: October 20, 2003

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

Author: Amatayakul, Margret

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: October 2003

Shadow charts, independent databases, or “orphan systems,” as they are sometimes called, are among the most controversial and difficult to manage forms of protected health information (PHI) that exist. Yet some providers are having success using HIPAA’s privacy and security stan....

Author: Burrington-Brown, Jill

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

Publication Date: October 02, 2003

Question: How should we handle protected health information (PHI) we receive either in error or for a patient that never shows up for their appointment?
Answer: When you receive PHI in the mail, by fax, or by any other method, you should treat it as carefully as if it were PHI generated....

Author: Burrington-Brown, Jill

Source: AHIMA Q and A | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: October 2003

Q: Does the privacy rule allow us to release patient information over the telephone without authorization? How do I decide when I should ask for verification of a treatment relationship with the patient?

A: In the past, HIM professionals have carefully guarded the releasing of patient i....

Author: Dougherty, Michelle

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

Publication Date: September 02, 2003

Question: I have had attorneys complain about being charged the state-allowed copy fee rather than the reduced rate charged to patients under HIPAA. Is an attorney considered the individual’s personal representative?
Answer: Your organization may charge the state-defined copy fee and a....

Author: AHIMA Professional Practice Team

Source: AHIMA Q and A

Publication Date: September 02, 2003

Q: Under HIPAA, how should covered entities respond to requests from public health officials who state that they need protected health information (PHI) to carry out their duties?

A: The privacy rule recognizes that PHI may be needed to respond to threats to public health, including the....

Author: Derhak, Mike

Source: In Confidence (newsletter)

Publication Date: September 02, 2003

Inappropriate sharing of protected health information. Sending intimidating e-mails. Browsing inappropriate Web sites. Downloading unauthorized Web content. Software, music, or video piracy. These are just a few examples of internal security breaches companies may face. According to the 2003....