Stay On Top of A/R Every office is unique. You may use a computer system to track your accounts receivable, or you may choose a paper accounts receivable log. Regardless of the system you decide to use, it is important that you update and use the log consistently. In this module you will find a…
PHI In All Forms
Defining Protected Health Information (PHI) PHI is at the very core of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The underlying purpose of HIPAA is to ensure that the personally identifiable information in a patient’s health record is kept private and protected. This includes all health information, whether physical, electronic, or verbal. In order…
The Patient Health Record – EHR vs Paper
EHR vs Paper The terms medical record, health record, and medical chart are used somewhat interchangeably to describe the systematic documentation of a single patient’s medical history and care across time within one health care provider’s jurisdiction. The role of the health record is to keep a sequential record of all the conditions and treatment…