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Adoption and Reproductive Technology: Determining Appropriate Access to Information
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....
Catching Up with HIPAA: Managing Noncompliance
Author: Weintraub, Abner E.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2003
With the April 14 HIPAA privacy deadline behind us, many covered entities are still struggling to become compliant. Limited budgets and staff, conflicting advice, and unforeseen delays have all conspired to keep many covered entities from meeting the deadline.
What do you tell....
Using Network Audits to Monitor Privacy and Security
Author: Shanley, Suzanne
Source: In Confidence (newsletter)
Publication Date: May 02, 2003
Under the security rule, covered entities must ensure that some process is put in place to record and review system access and activity. Audit controls are required to record any alterations to confidential patient information, including changes to content and the addition or deletion of info....
Cost Items for Release of Information Services (ROI)
Author: Dunn, Rose T
Source: External - used with permission
Publication Date: May 02, 2003
Reprinted with permission from Rose T. Dunn, CPA, RHIA, FACHE, First Class Solutions, Inc., 2003.
Is Your NPP Your Best Defense?
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....
Web-based Disclosure Tracking Provides HIPAA Compliance
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....
Health Information Confidentiality: a Moving Target
Author: Carol, Ruth
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
Redisclosure of Patient Health Information (2003 update)
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.
Preemption Analysis Under HIPAA: Proceed with Caution
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....
Balancing Privacy and Control with Employees' Medical Records
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....
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