Even with the disclaimer, you are pretty much guaranteed
that the data a patient inputs, will have inaccuracies. I don't believe that
this would be acceptable with the HIPPA guidelines(I may be
wrong). The whole key to the X12 system is following transactions from
provider right on down the line. Having patients input this data I consider to
much of a risk, especially when it comes to privacy. Not only that but this
would run the risk of other avenues of insurance(Life, LTC etc..). The
system would also forgo accounting for disclosure, and at that point who is
liable for inaccuracies entered by patients.
Just my 2 cents. I may be way off base, but seems very
risky. People could hack the site, liability concerns, and HIPPA
compliance, are just a few of my concerns.
Thanks
Anthony Mercaldi
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 10:31
AM
Subject: Patient information on the
Web
We are currently looking at a product that would
allow patients to enter demographic, past history, insurance information, etc
via a web form. They would setup their own password/id and be
responsible for updating the information. Whenever they were treated at
one of our facilities or a physician associated/on staff with one of our
facilities, that information could be viewed/verified by the caregiver.
Before setting up the account, the patient would have to click on a "I agree"
button attached to the privacy notice/disclaimer. I think just this part
of the setup is OK, but the kicker is that individuals would be allowed to
setup information on multiple users, including spouses, parents, etc and I
just don't think this will fly under HIPAA since that information would be
widely available without their knowledge or consent. Is anyone else
allowing patients to create these repositories? Do you allow them to
enter information on multiple individuals, including other adults? And,
how are you handling the HIPAA issues? Thanks Pam
Pamela K. Lawson,
RHIA
Information
Security Coordinator
St. John Health System
Tulsa OK
918-744-2316
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
pager 918-643-2725
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