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Inpatient Facility Coding & Compliance Alert
2013 Newsletter
Reader Question: Watch for Potential PHI Slips Before Clicking 'Send'
Inpatient Facility Coding & Compliance Alert
Reader Question:
Watch for Potential PHI Slips Before Clicking 'Send'
Published on Mon Jan 21, 2013
Question: I sometimes e-mail patient records to consultants for help on how to bill. How can I make sure I’m not committing a HIPAA violation?
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