decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2005 Issue 10 (October)
Backups of records and charts could save the day during storm
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Article Overview
This article discusses how physician practices can recover after storms or other disasters, with emphasis on restoring operations, protecting patient and billing records, and finding ways to keep revenue flowing during rebuilding. It is written for practice administrators and medical office managers who need broad guidance on continuity planning, staff disruption, and use of off-site backups and electronic records.
Why This Topic Matters
Natural disasters can interrupt care delivery, delay revenue cycle activities, and put patient records at risk. Understanding the article helps practice leaders evaluate disaster preparedness and recovery planning needs without exposing premium content.
What You Will Learn
- How medical practices can approach recovery after a major disaster
- Why off-site record backups matter for continuity
- What operational challenges can arise when staff are displaced
- How external organizations may help practices and staff after disasters
Who Should Read This
- Practice administrators
- Medical office managers
- Physician group leadership
- Revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare operations professionals
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