decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2018 Issue 7 (July)
6 steps to protect your practice when a patient’s attorney requests records
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Article Overview
This article covers practical privacy and compliance considerations for medical practices when a third party, such as an attorney, requests patient records. It is aimed at providers, office managers, and staff who handle record release requests and need a broad overview of HIPAA-related safeguards, patient access distinctions, and record-retention concerns.
Why This Topic Matters
Record requests from attorneys can create privacy, security, and liability risks for practices. Understanding the general compliance issues helps staff protect records and respond appropriately without disclosing more than permitted.
What You Will Learn
- How practices can think about patient record requests from third parties
- The importance of secure record handling and staff awareness
- General privacy considerations under HIPAA when releasing records
- Why record-retention and minimum-necessary concepts matter in this context
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Health information management staff
- Front-office staff
- Compliance personnel
- Healthcare attorneys
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