Q: I’m a registered nurse, and I received treatment at the ER of the hospital where I work. When I asked for a return-to-work note the next day, the physician told me that my supervisor called her the previous evening and asked if I had asked for the note. Is this a HIPAA violation?
Q: The American Medical Association added three new CPT codes for skin biopsies, effective January 1. What are the new biopsy codes and CPT guidelines for reporting them?
Q: I know that there is a mandatory duty to report abuse and neglect to law enforcement, but where is line between protecting patient privacy and a case manager's duty to warn when a patient is in danger of harming themselves?
