Tag: HIPAA

Avoiding Information Blocking: A How-To Guide to Sharing Health Information Properly

by ICS Staff | Mar 24, 2021 | Compliance, Cures Act, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, HIPAA, zall | 0 |

The details covered in this article are very important and we urge you to read and review the article for Cures Act requirements and compliance items.

Increased Patient Access to Health Records – the Cures Act

by ICS Staff | Feb 2, 2021 | Cures Act, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, ICS Message, Patient Communication, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), signed into law in 2016, was designed to help bring health care innovations to patients to provide more patient control in a value-based health system.[i] Recognizing that patient access and ease of transfer of health records are key, the law includes two provisions that directly affect health care offices

HIPAA and Credit Card Payment Disputes

by Marc Abla, CAE | Jan 28, 2021 | Billing and Collections, zall | 0 |

Have you ever wondered what HIPAA allows you to disclose when a patient disputes a credit card charge? We address that question in this week’s video. Watch now to learn more!

Privacy In the Midst of A Pandemic

by Marc Abla, CAE | Aug 19, 2020 | Compliance, HIPAA, ICS Message, zall | 0 |

In the midst of a global pandemic privacy still matters. This week we cover the issues and concerns regarding your patients’ HIPAA rights, including those related to COVID-19.

Medical Records Access and Copy Fees – Patients and Third Parties

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Dec 3, 2019 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, Frequently Asked Questions, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

Since its initial passage in 1996, the HIPAA law has been implemented and expanded by regulations that have not always been easily understood by providers. This article is intended to consolidate and update ICS information about access to, disclosure of, and copying fees for patient medical records.