Physicians Practice December 8, 2022
Don’t let the holidays get in the way of legal compliance.
The Holidays are always a hectic time of year. Here are some timely events that healthcare industry participants should appreciate.
First, a significant number of people at one point in their lives, have “peaked” at presents before the actual holiday. When it comes to medical records “peaking” out of curiosity, self-gain, and/or financial remuneration is prohibited under HIPAA and may lead to either a civil and/or criminal action, as well as adverse action from a state licensure board. A recent example occurred at a health system in Kentucky, where software detected a physician’s illegal access of patient records, including mental health records. Specifically, the physician accessed “the patient records...
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