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Medical records contain some of the most sensitive and personal information that exists about individuals in modern society, and some closed records may need revision because of new information received or because of the requests of individuals to correct or modify existing information. When is it appropriate to make revisions, how and under what circumstances, and at whose request? This OnDemand Webinar will enable health information professionals to know how to respond to requests to revise closed records, to know what is required for individual rights under HIPAA, and to know what belongs in any organizations procedures for revising closed medical records. You will also learn about issues pertaining to electronic records and revisions, including the HIPAA Security Rule and recent amendments to HIPAA, regional health information organizations, and other health information communication and storage portals.
Date: 2011-05-12
Time: -
Why Make Changes to Closed Medical Records?
Additional Information Is Received
Provider Wants to Add New Facts or Interpretations
Patient Wants Changes Made to Correct or Better Explain Information
Limitations on Revising Medical Records
Who May Revise
Time Limits on Revisions
HIPAA Requirements
When Revisions Are NOT Appropriate
The HIPAA Process to Amend Medical Records
What Amending Means
The Required Steps to Amend Under HIPAA
Disputing the Facts in a Medical Record
Required Policies and Procedures Under HIPAA
Defining Your Procedures for Revising Closed Medical Records
Clear Procedures Required
How to Identify Revisions
Who to Notify Following Revision
When to Not Allow Revisions
Special Issues for Electronic Records
HIPAA Security Rule
Amendments to HIPAA
Electronic Exchange of Records
Jim Sheldon-Dean, Lewis Creek Systems, LLC
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This live audio conference is designed for medical records directors, health information directors, coders, business managers, office managers, nurses, hospital administrators, billing managers, social workers, counselors, release of records professionals, compliance managers and attorneys.
SKU: 387623EAU
Date: 2011-05-12
Time: -
Price: $199.00 USD
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