Protecting your patients’ PHI does not mean just having a breach prevention plan in place and a strong risk analysis program. It’s also about preparing a breach contingency plan, because in today’s world it’s almost inevitable that you’ll experience a breach.
On June 28, a woman from Butler, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury, accused of wrongfully obtaining and disclosing protected health information (PHI) in violation of HIPAA.
Although regulatory agencies have not banned the use of medical scribes, organizations must follow certain requirements. Learn how to define the scribe’s role and responsibilities and ensure that documentation is correctly certified.
