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Medical Records
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Maryland Department of Health's information on medical records and retention.
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Virginia Record Retention
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Virginia Health Information Management Association's information on record retention.
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Treating Self or Family
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In general, physicians should not treat themselves or members of their own families.
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Practice Management 101
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An interactive education program that utilizes case studies, quizzes and other multimedia to review ...
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Sample Confidentiality Agreement
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This sample version of a Confidentiality Agreement can be implemented into the practice.
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Health Information Privacy
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Information from the HHS on HIPAA rules and regulations.
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High Time for HITECH? What every physician needs to know.
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This issue of Doctors RX provides an overview of the HITECH Act and its impact on individual ...
The HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
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This issue of Doctors RX discusses important changes to HIPAA as a result of the Omnibus Final Rule.
Covered Entities and Business Associates
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Information from HHS on the definition of covered entities and business associates under HIPAA
HIPAA Training is Essential
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This article discusses the necessity of HIPAA training for employees
Four Common HIPAA Misconceptions
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This article from Physicians Practice outlines four common misconceptions about HIPAA that may be ...
New HIPAA/HITECH Translated
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This article discusses the new HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule and how it impacts a Physician practice.
Privacy Rule General Topics
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HHS website that contains information on general topics related to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Joint Guidance on HIPAA and FERPA to Student Health Records
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This document from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of ...
Accessing Deceased Patient Records: FAQ
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This article discusses frequently asked questions about accessing deceased patient records
Do You Know Your Practice's Data Security Risks?
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This issue of Doctors RX provides information about the HIPAA Security Rule and conducting a risk ...
Annual Breach Report to Congress 2011-2012
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Report to Congress that reviews breaches of unsecured protected health information
Food Guide Plate
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Printed and online brochures from the Federal Consumer Information Center
Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems NIST 800-30
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Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology on risk management for ...
Take Steps to Protect and Secure Information When Using a Mobile Device
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HHS tips to secure the health information your patients entrust to you
Guidance on Risk Analysis Requirements under the HIPAA Security Rule
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A series of guidances to assist organizations in identifying and implementing the most effective ...
Security Risk Analysis Tipsheet
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Provides an overview of the security risk analysis requirement of the HIPAA Security Rule
The HIPAA Security Standards
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This chapter, from HIPAA for Allied Health Centers, provides an overview of the HIPAA and describes ...
Information Security Policy Template
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This document, developed by the National Learning Consortium, is an example of a tool used in the ...
Breach Notification Rule
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Information on notification requirements following a breach of unsecured protected health ...
Harm Assessment
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This article provides an overview of three areas to cover during a risk-of-harm assessment
Privacy Breach Safety Guidelines
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This brief article discusses causes of privacy breaches and prevention methods
Email and HIPAA Compliance
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This podcast discusses how the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to using email, and addresses how ...
The Fax Faux Pas
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This podcast discusses the risks of sending faxes, best practices for communicating via fax, and ...
Making The List Checking It Twice
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This podcast discusses the importance of ensuring that medical records are released to someone who ...
To Encrypt or Not to Encrypt - There is No Question
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This podcast discusses the value of encrypting data to help with HIPAA compliance (Runtime: 3:03)
Difference between EMR and EHR
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The difference between the two terms is actually quite significant.
ADA Effective Communications
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This document from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights ...
ADA Explained
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This document discusses what Physicians and their office managers need to know about patients with ...
ADA Service Animals
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This publication provides guidance on the term "service animal" and the service animal provisions ...
ADA Small Business Primer
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This document provides guidance to assist small business owners in understanding how the new ADA ...
A Guide to Compliance with OSHA Standards
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This document provides information on compliance with OSHA standards for Medical and Dental Offices.
OSHA for Clinicians
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This site provides helpful information and resources for clinicians related to OSHA regulations
Revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standards
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This document provides information on revised safety data sheets and communication standards
OSHA 300 Form
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This booklet includes forms and information needed for maintaining occupational injury and illness ...
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment
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This informational booklet provides a general overview of personal protective equipment and OSHA ...
OSHA Medical Dental Office Guide To Compliance
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This brochure provides insight on the most frequently found hazards in medical and dental offices
ICD-10 Small and Medium Practice Handbook
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This CMS document provides a guide for small and medium practices preparing to implement ICD-10
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
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This HHS website provides information and resources pertaining to persons with Limited English ...
Limited English Proficiency and Medicare Providers
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This document from HHS addresses who must provide interpreters for Limited English Proficiency ...
Limited English Proficiency Patients: What's a Doctor To Do?
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This article discusses common questions and answers related to the requirements of treating ...
The Rap on RAC
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This issue of Doctors RX discusses what to expect if an auditor comes as part of the Recovery Audit ...
Hand Hygiene
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The second part of this issue of Doctors RX addresses new guidelines from the Centers for Disease ...
Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
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This document from the CDC discusses when to use hand sanitizer
The Family and Medical Leave Act
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This document provides an overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act, enacted to provide covered ...
The Americans with Disabilities Act
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This document provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits ...
Human Resources Principles to Protect Your Practice
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This document provides an overview of ways to protect your practice regarding human resources issues
Staff Turnover
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This document discusses dealing with staff turnover and ways to address challenges with high ...
The Art of Successful Staffing
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This presentation discusses strategies for successful interviewing, hiring, and retention of ...
The Importance of Staff Meetings
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This document discusses the value of staff meetings and key suggestions for making them worthwhile
The Practice Huddle
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This document provides suggestions for creating better and more productive morning meetings
A Practical e-Guide to Managing Psychosocial Risks
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This resource provides information on managing stress and psychosocial risks to foster awareness, ...
Understanding the Affordable Care Act
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This AMA website provides resources on changes to health coverage under the ACA, including sample ...
To Encrypt or Not to Encrypt?
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The value of encrypting data to help with HIPAA compliance
Top Three Liability Risks Associated with EMR: Auditing
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The final part of this three-part podcast series focuses on risk issues encountered with auditing - ...
When Is A Breach Not A Breach? Almost Never
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The changes to the definition of a breach under HIPAA and how to determine if a breach has ...
Managing Stress
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Stress management article that originally appeared in American Medical News
Understanding the HIPAA Risk Assessment
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The HIPAA Risk Assessment requirements related to protecting electronic protected health ...
Handling the Stress of Being Sued
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Understanding your response to a lawsuit and ways to cope with the impact.
Top Three Liability Risks Associated with EMR: Cloning
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Part one of this three-part podcast series.
Top Three Liability Risks Associated with EMR: Templating
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Part two of this three-part podcast series focuses on risks commonly encountered with the use of ...
Email and HIPAA Compliance
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How the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to using email, and addresses how healthcare providers can use ...
Making The List Checking It Twice
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This podcast discusses the importance of ensuring that medical records are released to someone who ...
Don't Get Stuck: What to Do When Parents Refuse to Vaccinate Their Children
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Doctors RX, Fall 2017
Disaster Planning for Medical Practices
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Is your practice prepared in the event that disaster strikes?
The Roles of Exercise and Stress Management
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Web site article from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
When Patient Finances Impact Patient Compliance
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As health premiums increase, some insured patients are changing to plans with higher co-pays or ...
Email and HIPAA Compliance
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This podcast discusses how the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to using email, and addresses how ...
Follow-up and Tracking of Test Results
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Does your office have a reliable safety tracking system? A quarter of all malpractice claims stem ...
Handling Patient Complaints
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This podcast lists the mostly commonly heard patient complaints about Physicians and what you can ...
Is There a "Cap" on Medical Malpractice Claims in Maryland?
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This podcast will examine the current cap in Maryland, as well as review recent legal challenges to ...
Strategies for Dealing with Stress
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Pros and cons of the various reactions to stressful situations
Handling the Stress of Litigation
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Being involved in litigation is very stressful. This podcast has helpful tips for handling stress ...
Stress Crisis!
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Emergency solutions for dealing with overwhelming anger, despair or panic.
How Do I Obtain a Claims History?
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Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to obtain a claims history.
Action Plan for Stress steps 1-6
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Reaction strategies to help alleviate chronic stress
Requests for Medical Records
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This podcast explains what Insureds should do in the event they receive a request for medical ...
Healthful Hints for Stress Relief
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Eight quick and easy tips to reduce everyday stress
The Purpose of the Medical Record
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This podcast will review the many important functions that keeping accurate medical records can ...
The ADA and Patient Care
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Although compliance with the ADA is not strictly a risk management issue, it is a legal ...
Medication Management in Elderly Patients
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By taking a few extra precautions when treating elderly patients, you can reduce the risk of ...
Preventing Wrong Site Surgeries
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Despite heightened effort, the frequency of wrong site errors appears to be increasing. These ...
Reducing Medication Errors
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Medication errors are a leading cause of medical malpractice claims. Here are some recommendations ...
Reducing the Risk of Medication Addiction
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Physicians who treat patients with opioid analgesics and other frequently abused medications can be ...
Risk Management and e-Prescribing
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e-prescribing is a considered a more accurate, reliable, and secure system. While this assertion is ...
The Use of Chaperones
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To keep the Physician-Patient relationship as professional as possible, it is important to always ...
Cyberchondriac or Informed Patient?
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Today’s patient has access to an unprecedented amount of medical information.
Do Your Patients Really Understand?
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Health literacy is a serious problem. Learn new methods for better assisting patients in ...
Fundamental Information on EMR
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Basic information about Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Treating Patients with Limited English Proficiency
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An increasing number of individuals are classified as having Limited English Proficiency, or LEP. ...
Difference between EMR and EHR
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The difference between the two terms is actually quite significant
Communication Tips for Physicians
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By adhering to a few basic principles, Physicians can greatly improve their skills as good ...
Working with Seniors to Help Them Understand
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This podcast introduces several methods for Physicians to assist older patients in reading, ...
The Care and Feeding of Your EHR
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A review of EMR implementations with an overarching framework to be comprehensive, pragmatic, and ...
Ten Tips for Implementing an EMR System
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Ten tips to help ensure successful implementation of an EMR system in your office.
Handling the Stress of Litigation
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Being involved in litigation is very stressful. This podcast has helpful tips for handling stress ...
EHR Incentive Programs Information (CMS)
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Includes EHR Incentive Program Basics, Meaningful Use Definitions, and other resources
How Do I Obtain a Claims History?
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Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to obtain a claims history.
Meaningful Use Core Objectives for Eligible Professionals
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Table of Contents and resources for Meaningful Use Core and Menu Set Objectives for Eligible ...
Is There a "Cap" on Medical Malpractice Claims in Maryland?
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This podcast will examine the current cap in Maryland, as well as review recent legal challenges to ...
Quick Reference for Meaningful Use Objectives
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Reference chart with meaningful use objectives, measures, standards, and certification criteria
Meaningful Use Stage Two Tool Kit
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An interactive document with resources and information about the EHR Incentive Programs and 2014 ...
HIPAA Security Rule Toolkit
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National Institute of Standards and Technology toolkit on implementing and assessing the ...
HIPAA IT Privacy and Security Resources
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HealthIT.gov resources on privacy and security issues, including regulatory guidance, technical ...
Security Rule Guidance Material
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HHS Security Rule Educational Paper Series, HIPAA Security Guidance, and NIST Special Publications
Electronic Medical Records
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This brief newsletter explores some of the risks Physicians need to be mindful of while they ...
EMR Presentation
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Liability exposure related to EMRs, responding to e-discovery requests, and EMR breaches and the ...
EHR Contracts: Key Contract Term for Users to Understand
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A report to help healthcare organizations select an appropriate EHR and protect themselves from ...
EHR's: "Sloppy and Paste" Endures Despite Patient Safety
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The dangers of copying and pasting information in an EHR
The HIPAA Security Rule
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The HIPAA Security Rule and what physicians need to know to protect their electronic medical ...
Top Three Liability Risks Associated with EMR: Cloning
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Part one of this three-part podcast series focuses on the risk issues commonly associated with ...
Top Three Liability Risks Associated with EMR: Templating
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Part two of this three-part podcast series focuses on risks commonly encountered with the use of ...
Top Three Liability Risks Associated with EMR: Auditing
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The final part of this three-part podcast series focuses on risk issues encountered with auditing - ...
Risk Management and Electronic Health Records
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Some basic guidelines to follow if your practice has or is considering the implementation of ...
Risk Management and e-Prescribing
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Electronic prescribing ("e-prescribing") is a considered a more accurate, reliable, and secure ...
Email and HIPAA Compliance
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How the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to using email, and addresses how healthcare providers can use ...
Understanding the HIPAA Risk Assessment
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The HIPAA Risk Assessment requirements related to protecting electronic protected health ...
When Is A Breach Not A Breach? Almost Never
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The changes to the definition of a breach under HIPAA and how to determine if a breach has ...
To Encrypt or Not to Encrypt?
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The value of encrypting data to help with HIPAA compliance
HIPAA Audits Are you Prepared?
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The elements of the audit program by the Office for Civil Rights for covered entities under HIPAA.
Entities Covered by the HIPAA Privacy Rule (HHS)
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Presentation created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about covered entities ...
Compliance Checklist
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A checklist for practices related to the key elements of HITECH and the Omnibus Rule
Covered Entities and Business Associates
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Information from HHS on the definition of covered entities and business associates under HIPAA
HIPAA Training is Essential
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This article discusses the necessity of HIPAA training for employees
Four Common HIPAA Misconceptions
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This article from Physicians Practice outlines four common misconceptions about HIPAA that may be ...
Medical Privacy of Protected Health Information
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This CMS factsheet provides basic information on privacy laws for the health care professional.
Fact Sheet: Ransomware and HIPAA
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This document describes ransomware attack prevention and recovery from a healthcare sector ...
New HIPAA/HITECH Translated
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This article discusses the new HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule and how it impacts a physician practice.
Are You Unintentionally Exposing Your Practice?
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This article discusses scenarios that may involve hidden threats to HIPAA Compliance.
Accessing Deceased Patient Records: FAQ
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This article discusses frequently asked questions about accessing deceased patient records.
Joint Guidance on HIPAA and FERPA to Student Health Records
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This document from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of ...
Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
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This is a summary of key elements of the Privacy Rule including who is covered, what information is ...
Right to Access Medical Records
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HHS website that provides general resources on right to access medical records
Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems NIST 800-30
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Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology on risk management for ...
Take Steps to Protect and Secure Information When Using a Mobile Device
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HHS tips to secure the health information your patients entrust to you
Guidance on Risk Analysis Requirements Under The HIPAA Rule
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A series of guidances to assist organizations in identifying and implementing the most effective ...
Security Risk Analysis Tipsheet
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Provides an overview of the security risk analysis requirement of the HIPAA Security Rule
The HIPAA Security Standards
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This chapter, from HIPAA for Allied Health Centers, provides an overview of the HIPAA Security ...
Top Ten Management Issues for Medical Office Practices
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Ten common issues that every medical office practice staff needs to be aware of.
Maryland Academy of Family Physicians
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Works to maintain quality, cost effective health care for families
Maryland Board of Physicians
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Web site gives an overview of the license providers in the Maryland jurisdiction
Maryland Division of State Documents
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Web site presenting online versions of the state's legal regulations
Maryland General Assembly
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Web site displaying structure and information about the Maryland law-making process
Maryland Hospital Association
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Advocacy group involved in the development of an improved health care policy
Maryland Insurance Administration
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Independent state agency that regulates the insurance industry
Maryland Judiciary
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Web site focuses on the function of the four branches of the Maryland court system
Maryland State Bar Association
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Web site concerning the certification process for membership to the Maryland State Bar
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
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Represents allergists, immunologists, along with health care professionals
American Academy of Dermatology
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Largest dermatology association in the world. Dedicated to the advancement & treatment of skin, ...
American Academy of Family Physicians
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Devoted to the health of patients, families, and communities
American Academy of Pediatrics
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Association dedicated to the health of children, adolescents, and young adults
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Academy dedicated to the advancement of eye care both nationally and globally
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
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Provides educational and management services for orthopedic surgeons and health care professionals
American College of Cardiology
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Advocacy for cardiovascular care through education and research to influence health care policy
American College of Chest Physicians
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Dedicated to the treatment of diseases of the chest
American College of Gastroenterology
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College devoted to the advancement of clinical gastroenterology
American College of Physicians
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Medical specialty society with the mission of enhancing the quality and effectiveness of health care
American Academy of Radiology
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The nation's leading organization in the representation of the field of radiology
Infection Control for Health Care Providers
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Guidelines for office staff on controlling the spread of infection in the office setting.
Blood Borne Illness
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Information from the CDC on preventing the transmission of blood borne illness.
Influenza
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Information from the CDC on reducing the spread of influenza in the health care setting.
Ten Principles of Documentation for Medical Records
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Ten simple concepts that office staff members can follow for more effective documentation in ...
Case Study: Trust, but Verify
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This is an example of how a mistake in charting lab results can lead to further communication ...
FDA Patient Safety News
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Televised series for health care personnel, carried on satellite broadcast networks aimed at ...
Health Coalition on Liability and Access
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Organization involved in health care liability reform
Rx List – The Internet Drug Index
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Organization involved in health care liability reform
American Academy of Family Physicians
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Advocacy group of family doctors throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam
American Head and Neck Society
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Organization dedicated to the research and treatment of head and neck oncology
American Medical Association
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Association that works with Physicians and patients involved in public health issues
American Physical Therapy Society
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Organization concerned with the treatment of movement dysfunctions
American Society of Anesthesiologists
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Association of Physicians dedicated to the practice of anesthesiology
American Thoracic Society
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Non-profit organization dedicated to respiratory and critical care medicine
Association for Psychological Science
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Association that represents the profession of psychology in the United States
National Cancer Society
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Component of the National Institutes of Health that is committed to the research of cancer
Society of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology
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Society of radiologists who specialize in minimally invasive treatments
Society of Nuclear Medicine
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International scientific and professional organization that promotes the use of nuclear medicine
U.S. Public Health Service
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Government agency that is involved in the research and implementation of health initiatives
AstraZeneca International
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Pharmaceutical company specializing in six areas of healthcare: cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, ...
Boehringer Ingelheim
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Pharmaceutical company focusing on cardiovascular, central nervous system, and respiratory diseases
Genzyme
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Biotechnology company that focuses on rare disorders as well as cancer, diagnostic testing, etc...
Novartis
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Company focused on pharmaceuticals, generic prescription drugs, and consumer health
Why Can't We Be "Friends"?
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This previous issue of Doctors RX newsletter will take a look at the ramifications of social ...
Handling Patient Complaints
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Do you know what to do when a patient has a complaint? This guide will give some of the most common ...
Glossary of Terms Associated with HIPAA
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Acronyms and definitions of terms commonly used regarding HIPAA.
Acronyms Associated with HIPAA
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Some of the most commonly encountered acronyms associated with HIPAA.
HIPAA Audits: Are You Prepared?
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This article discusses the elements of the audit program by the Office for Civil Rights for covered ...
Entities Covered by the HIPAA Privacy Rule (HHS)
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Presentation created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about covered entities ...
Compliance Checklist
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A checklist for practices related to the key elements of HITECH and the Omnibus Rule.