Occasionally healthcare organizations receive requests for medical records where no records are returned after the specified search. How should healthcare organizations handle responding to the requestor when no records are… Read More
When a patient moves between treatment facilities, there is often a need for their medical information and record to follow. Requests for records made by a covered entity to be… Read More
The release of information process can include requests that need to be handled with a different level of sensitivity, like subpoenas. A “subpoena duces tecum”, frequently just referred to as… Read More
What Is the Process for Handling HIPAA Unauthorized Disclosures? With the industry averaging more than one data breach per day, unauthorized disclosures are a reality for today’s healthcare organization. We’ve… Read More
To help your organization get ready for HEDIS reviews, we assembled these FAQs to answer questions you may have. This information covers a number of aspects including the fundamentals of… Read More
Do not be misled by complaining requestors under the wrongful claim of “Minimum Necessary” Violations. Confrontational requestors may challenge the content provided in response to a records request because they… Read More