General Surgery Coding Alert - 2017 Issue 9
Physician Notes: Take a Look at AHIMA Guidance to Ease Patients' Requests for PHI
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Article Overview
This article covers two practical administrative updates for healthcare organizations. The first focuses on AHIMA resources intended to help providers respond to patient requests for protected health information under HIPAA and related OCR guidance. The second reviews a 2018 update to a Medicare enrollment/EFT authorization form and notes the timing and scope of the revision. It is relevant for physicians, practice managers, health information professionals, and billing/enrollment staff who need to stay current on patient records access processes and Medicare form changes.
Why This Topic Matters
These updates affect day-to-day compliance workflows, patient records requests, and Medicare enrollment or payment setup processes. Staying aware of the guidance can help organizations align internal forms and procedures with current administrative requirements.
Article Sections
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AHIMA guidance for patient requests for PHI
Overview of a new AHIMA resource intended to help providers manage patient requests for protected health information. The section discusses the broader HIPAA and OCR context for patient records access.
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CMS-855 form updates for 2018
Summary of a Medicare form revision affecting providers and suppliers. The section covers the nature of the update, its intended availability, and the transition timing before it becomes formally required.
What You Will Learn
- What the article says about AHIMA’s patient-request resource
- How the article frames HIPAA-related patient access workflow issues
- What general changes are noted for the CMS-855 form in 2018
- When the updated Medicare form was expected to become required
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Health information management professionals
- Billing and enrollment staff
- Compliance personnel
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