Electronic health information exchange (HIE) has become the center of attention for most states, and many healthcare organizations want to tap into available stimulus dollars and new electronic health record (EHR) incentives.
Because of the high risk that laptop computers and other portable devices create for a potential privacy breach, healthcare organizations should consider creating an easy-to-understand training guide that describes staff members’ responsibilities.
Q. We are an MRI facility, and our services are referral- based. Faxing MRI reports to referring providers after radiologist review is our standard procedure. Patients can schedule follow-up appointments with referring providers to obtain results of their MRI scans. Patients regularly request a copy of the report at the time of their MRI scans or within several days of the scan when they pick up a copy of MRI films.
Does HIPAA require us to provide patients a copy of the report even when the provider has not interpreted the report and image?
