ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert

Patient Privacy:

Patient Coordinator Could Face Jail Time Due to Wrongful Disclosure

Separate locations must also stay in tune with HIPAA rules. Are your staffers potentially putting a wrench in the works of your HIPAA programs? According to the results of a recent case, it could be happening right under your nose. Under the HIPAA patient privacy rules, covered entities (CEs) are responsible for ensuring that their patients’ protected health information (PHI) [...]
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