RE: HIPAA and Government Entities

2003-03-06 Thread Artis, David (CC-Contractor)
Try hipaasecurerx.com They have done a lot of work with government agencies. They are heavly relied upon here in Nebraska and Iowa. They are located in Jacksonville, Florida. -Original Message-From: Debbie Kerns [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 3:52

RE: Minimum necessary

2003-03-06 Thread David Blasi
A live person on the phone is not limited to what can be provided in a 271 response or a 277 or any other HIPAA required response. Talking to a person on the phone is not considered the use of electronic media, as defined by 162.103. Direct Data Entry, which is the subject of the limitation to

Re: mail filtering

2003-03-06 Thread Mimi Hart
Sorry to be naive, but how is this different then expecting my colleagues to follow other procedures? Cover sheets on faxes? Not taking PHI home? Not discussing PHI in the lunch room? They are professionals, there are certain professional rules they have to follow like wearing gloves around blood

Notice for indirect health care providers?

2003-03-06 Thread LAURA HEMINGWAY
I was training some of our staff last week and was asked a question that I did not know how to answer. I'm sure someone out there has an answer. What if I as a customer in a doctor's office become aware of the doctor's office disclosing some aspect of another customer's PHI information without

RE: Notice for indirect health care providers?

2003-03-06 Thread Vikas Budhiraja
Laura, Yes you can file a complaint as a 'whistleblower'. Complaints can be filed by patients, workforce members or others who become aware of or suspect violation of privacy regulations by a provider. Regards, Vikas -Original Message- From: LAURA HEMINGWAY [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Notice for indirect health care providers?

2003-03-06 Thread Patricia Conroe
My understanding is that the answer to that is a big YES and that's why HIPAA can be such a pain and why there will be complaints received. LAURA HEMINGWAY [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/06/03 10:56AM I was training some of our staff last week and was asked a question that I did not know how to answer.

RE: Notice for indirect health care providers?

2003-03-06 Thread Noel, Linda A.
You should first bring this to the attention of the physician's privacy officer. Linda Noel Corporate Privacy Officer Corporate Compliance Orlando Regional Healthcare 321-843-8693 -Original Message- From: LAURA HEMINGWAY [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 10:57

RE: Internet Pagers Privacy

2003-03-06 Thread Clay, Roy III (NO)
Title: RE: Internet Pagers Privacy If all that is sent is the patient's name and address, that should be fine. If there is additional information that would allow someone to infer some about the patient's health status, something like: To: HIV On Call Nurse. Call patient John Doe at

RE: Notice for indirect health care providers?

2003-03-06 Thread Craig Moen
Ineteresting question. I would say yes they have the right. For the same reason we as employers need to worry about the disguntled employee Confidential Information This email message is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. Unless otherwise indicated or obvious by

Public Health Disclosures

2003-03-06 Thread Karen Williamson
When we are intervening in an event that threatens Public Health (eg, a restaurant employee who has HEP-A) it is most likely necessary that we disclose PHI (eg, tell the restaurant manager the name of the employee who has HEP-A). My reading of 160.203(c), as well as 164.512(b), permits this.

CLAIMS ADJUSTMENT CODES

2003-03-06 Thread Dee Warrington
My question relates to the transaction and code sets rule -- but I am hoping one or more of you privacy gurus may be versed in TCS as well. I was advised there are standard claim adjustment codes and was wondering if these codes are the only adjustment codes that can be used after 10/16?

Non-routine and need for Authorization

2003-03-06 Thread Craig Moen
We are stumped on the language for authorization. My current understanding is that we are allowed to share information outlined in our Notice of Privacy Practice for purposes of TPO. The sticking point in my mind is what is needed for non-routine disclosures of TPO. Our day to day operation