AHIMA Webinar Provides ROI Wizard Demonstration
“The paper and PDF forms just aren’t working for patients or for professionals,” Bechtel said. “Our records systems are in a time of transition…We realized if we could just help you clarify even a small percentage of requests, make it exquisitely clear, then improving patient experience could make your job easier.”
Study: Barriers Remain Between Patients and Copies of their Medical Records
While healthcare providers and HIM professionals work diligently to comply with HIPAA and respond fully when patients request copies of their medical records, patients are still experiencing barriers to accessing their records, a new study finds.
HHS Urges Court to Dismiss Lawsuit from ROI Vendor
HHS contends that a lawsuit filed against it by release of information vendor Ciox lacks standing and is asking the US District Court in Washington, DC to dismiss it.
Proposed VA Rule Change Allows Release of Patient Records to HIEs Without Written Consent
The VA has proposed changing a VA-specific patient privacy rule to allow the release of patient records to eligible community providers and HIEs without a hard copy of a patient’s written authorization.
OCR Releases Updated Guidance on Sharing Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Records
The new guidance allows providers to use their own judgment when it comes to sharing information about a patient’s mental health status with friends and family if the intention is to prevent further harm.
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