Electronic Health Records Archives - Illinois Chiropractic Society

The False Claims Act and Chiropractic Physicians

by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Jul 31, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Medicare and Medicaid, OIG Compliance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

To combat health care fraud, the government enforces the False Claims Act, which penalizes fraudulent claims and emphasizes the necessity for providers to maintain strict compliance with documented policies and procedures. Read the article to learn more!

Does HIPAA Protect a Patient’s Privacy After Death?

by Marc Abla, CAE | Sep 13, 2023 | Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, Examination and Consultation, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Personal Development, Practice Management, Treatment Plans, Videos, zall | 0 |

HIPAA protects patient privacy for 50 years after their passing, allowing exceptions for authorized parties like law enforcement, coroners, and involved family members. This video highlights essential postmortem privacy guidelines for healthcare providers.

Do You Have THIS Required Cures Act Written Policy?

by Marc Abla, CAE | Jun 14, 2023 | Compliance, Cures Act, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, ICS Message, Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Learn how to comply with the Cures Act for records requests by creating a written policy that covers 6 key factors. Watch the video for valuable insights and ensure your practice remains compliant.

Required Steps for Cures Act Request

by Marc Abla, CAE | Jun 7, 2023 | Compliance, Cures Act, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, ICS Message, Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

In this week’s video, we’ll dive into the consequences of using non-certified EHR and billing systems and the legally required steps you must take when patients and others make electronic record requests. Watch the video to learn more!

When Patients Want You to Change Medical Records

by Marc Abla, CAE | May 3, 2023 | Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, ICS Message, Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Have you had a patient request a change to their medical record? This week we cover what steps should be taken with making amendments to patient records. Watch the video to learn more!