Legal Aspects of Health Information Management (The Health Information Management Series) - Hardcover

Dana C. McWay

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9780766825208: Legal Aspects of Health Information Management (The Health Information Management Series)

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ISBN 10: 0766825205 ISBN 13: 9780766825208

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2003

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This text provides a comprehensive understanding of the legal principles governing health information management today. Information is organized into three main areas: a study of the legal system and legal procedures; confidentiality issues related to the use of patient-specific health information; and specialty concerns in health information management, such as healthcare fraud and abuse. This second edition of Legal Aspects of Health Information Management features updated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) content and a deeper examination of the impact e-mail, digital imaging, telemedicine and the Internet are having on the HIM field. Written by a lawyer who is also a health information management professional in a manner accessible by those without legal training.

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Dana C. McWay, JD, RRA is a lawyer working in court administration with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Previous to this position, Ms. McWay was affiliated with the firm of Peper, Martin, Jensen, Maichel & Hetlage. She is admitted to practice in both Illinois and Missouri. Her background in Health Information Management stems from a position as both a Director and Assistant Director of Medical Records at a large teaching hospital and a for-profit substance abuse facility. She has served as a member of the Legislative Committee of the Missouri Health Information Management Association.

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WORKINGS OF AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM. The Workings of the American Legal System. The Court System and Legal Procedures. Principles of Liability. CONTROL AND USE OF PATIENT HEALTH INFORMATION. Patient Record Requirements. Access to Health Information. Confidentiality & Release of Information. Liability for Improper Disclosure. Courtroom Disclosure of Health Information. SPECIALIZED AREAS OF HEALTH INFORMATION. Specialized Patient Records. Non-Patient Records. Abuse & Neglect Documentation. AIDS Information. Computerized Patient Records. Legislative Issues. Appendix.

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