tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2020 Issue Q1

Reader Question: Know what PHI Breaches Require

Question: If we think we may have breached a particular patient’s protected health information (PHI), do we just have to send them a notice of the incident? And if one of our business associates (BAs) was the cause of the breach, do we have to do anything, or do the same requirements not apply to BAs? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: First, we’ll address the first part of your question. Notifying patients after a breach is paramount, and the disclosure must include particular elements outlined by the feds in HIPAA. The notification must have the following: The date of...

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