Download Reference Documents The following documents explain in great detail the Information Blocking rule and HIPAA’s Right of Access. We encourage the clinic to download these documents and make them part of your insurance reference manual. Be sure to use these resources as a guideline when developing your Medical Record Policy. AMA What Is Information…
Understanding the 21st Century Cures Act
The Century Cures Act The Century Cures Act was signed into law on December 13, 2016 and contains over 18000 sections. Although this regulation (law) has been in the making for a period of time, the general effective date was June 30, 2020. The part of the rule that may impact healthcare providers is the…
The Medical Record & Patient Access
This tutorial is focused on helping a clinic to establish a solid process for honoring the patient’s rights. It starts with identifying their rights, then creating a process to honor them. Having a Notice of Privacy Practices hanging in the clinic and getting acknowledgement is not enough. The clinic must be able to recognize when…