Avoid Costly HIPAA Medical Record Access Violation
May 13, 2021 - CA USMentorhealth
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Overview:HIPAA compliance is one of the most cited and least understood laws in the typical medical practice.Although HIPAA has been in place for decades, it has changed rapidly in the last ten years due to the rapid proliferation of technology in medicine.In addition to these progressive changes, the law itself underwent a major overhaul in 2013 resulting in any practice that has not updated their HIPAA materials since that time being out of compliance.Government right-to-access enforcement is increasing. In fact, it is now easier than ever for your patients to file a HIPAA access compliant online - they simply have to click a button.And considering that about a third of HIPAA complaints involve right-of-access issues, you can’t afford not to attend this training. This session is essential for everyone at your practice who handles the disclosure of patient information.Areas Covered in the Session: Here is a sample of the no-nonsense right-to-access compliance strategies you'll receive by attending this upcoming online training:Reveal how to determine whether State or Federal right-to-access laws applyDecipher what “timely” release of patient information to stop complaints in their tracksEase patient frustrations when records are legitimately delayedDetermine when and how much you can charge for patient record duplication requestsIdentify your obligations regarding record formats when patients ask for accessClinch acceptable records access handling for delayed COVID-19 test resultsDocumentation advice to audit-proof your actions and overcome violation allegationsProvide a medical record summary that meets patient's needs and protects your practiceLock down patient communication musts that keep you out of hot waterRespond to investigations with specific steps to stop financial damagePin down when you really can implement “information blocking” guidelinesEnact protocols for staff to adhere to parents access rights for minorsVerify when you really can, and should, deny a patient access to their recordsEstablish clear staff guidelines when personal representatives request patient recordsImplement documentation standards regarding patient access datesAnd so much moreLike most providers, you probably associate HIPAA violations exclusively with a lost laptop, or leaving patient information in plain view, it is so much more than that. You must also take action to ensure that you provide patients with access to their medical records based on the right-to-access” laws. It is essential that you implement compliance standards to adhere to these laws immediately.Who Will Benefit:PhysiciansPAs/APNsPractice ManagersHealth Care ProvidersPharmaceutical RepresentativesBilling & Coding ProfessionalsFinancial Managers/AdvisorsCompliance OfficersGina L Campanella - MentorHealthSpeaker ProfileMs. Gina L Campanella focuses her practice on business law, healthcare regulatory and transactional matters, and residential and commercial real estate. Ms. Campanella has assisted clients with transactional services and regulatory compliance consulting, as well as general counsel services to small and large businesses, medical practices, professional societies and real estate clients alike.Clients seek her expertise when reviewing employment agreements, commercial leases, formation of new businesses and medical practices, separation from and sale of businesses and medical practices, business structuring, commercial and residential real estate transactions, and surgical center licensing and registration, including preparation for Department of Health, AAAHC and AAAASF surveys of licensed and Medicare deemed facilities, as well as preparation and implementation of resulting plans of correction.Ms. Campanella is a nationally respected regulatory compliance specialist who dedicates herself to educating professionals nationwide on issues of business transactions and regulatory compliance.