When Patients Want You to Change Medical Records
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!
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The Power of Promptness: Why Timely Documentation Matters
Completing medical records is essential, but often delayed. This article delves into the importance of timely documentation and offers strategies to help you finish documentation more quickly. Read the article to learn more!
Read MoreHow Quickly Should I Document?
The answer to this question is interesting because various health plans rely on Medicare’s definition: “as soon as practicable.” However, each carrier has its own requirements, which should be outlined in their provider manuals. Watch the video to learn more!
Read MoreBuild Your Business: Identify and Document Key Processes
Have you identified your core business processes- the key things in your practice that you find to be important? Documenting these key processes helps to find efficiencies and grow your business. Watch the video to learn more!
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Record Retention
Neither the Illinois Medical Practice Act nor the Rules specifies a number of years that office medical records must be retained. However, other laws, including statutes of limitation on medical malpractice and personal injury claims, may be used as guidelines for record retention. A physician should consider these laws in formulating a policy that is tailored to the needs of the individual practice.
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