All, I am very interested in your
educated opinions from your diverse positions in the healthcare field. I
previously posted a question to the group to discuss what exactly are we hoping
to achieve with certification efforts such as this. In my 20 years in healthcare, I am
unclear of the value (protection, insurance, calming effect) that “certification”
supposedly offers. What I am certain of is these initiatives, if widely adopted
out of fear, uncertainty or sheer opportunity, will serve to drive administrative
costs higher and not have the intended consequences when we should be driving
the cost of care DOWN. The days
where healthcare at any cost are long gone. I can see a doctor’s office. They
already pay for CLIA QC and inspection if necessary. Now they’ll be paying for
a Privacy certification, then for a Security certification, while already paying
for a Trans/Code Set certification. All of which do little to improve “quality”
or even the perception of quality.
Many hospitals are cited for medical errors or violations of research
protocols only to have performed well in a previous “certification inspection”.
I’ve worked at a few that will remain nameless. So…have at it! Where does this
insanity end? Christopher P. Brancato Compliance Officer Manager,
Development/Product Management Suite 3 503 Faulconer
Drive Charlottesville,
VA 22903-4978 434-817-9000 800-800-4021 (toll
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David Frenkel's link to the news article... NCQA, JCAHO SIGN LETTER
OF INTENT TO DISCUSS COLLABORATING ON PRIVACY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR
BUSINESS ASSOCIATES Program will certify that business associates appropriately
safeguard protected health information http://www.ncqa.org/communications/news/index.htm Laura
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- Privacy Certification David Frenkel
- RE: Privacy Certification Schmitt, Laura A.
- RE: Privacy Certification Chris Brancato
- RE: Privacy Certification HRNCIRIKJ1