Picture this: You have a new patient in your practice. They just moved to town from another state, and you’re their new primary care provider. Congratulations! This patient also has more than 20 years of medical records housed with several practices and a large health system several states away. You’ll do what you can for… Continue reading Release of Information: Based on a True Story
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Working Remote, Working Secure
As social distancing and stay-at-home orders extend, so do our remote working options and practices. Healthcare providers have moved to providing care through online telehealth services, and insurance providers are following suit. Many of these entities already have HIPAA-compliant technologies and infrastructure in place. Law firms and other organizations that work with personal health information… Continue reading Working Remote, Working Secure
ROI Services for Stressed Medical Practices
Right now medical practices all over the United States need to operate more efficiently than ever before. You may be working with a reduced office crew. Remote work may or may not be an option for your office staff, yet you still need your practice to run smoothly. Records need to be shared for treatment… Continue reading ROI Services for Stressed Medical Practices
Release of Information at The Records Company
Whether you’re a small-town doctor’s office or a metropolitan medical center, the process of releasing medical records is a drain on time and resources. The Records Company provides customized solutions for release of information designed to streamline your workflow and redirect those resources to patient care. Custom Technology for Efficient Workflow Our team of technology… Continue reading Release of Information at The Records Company
Court Rules Pricing Changes for Medical Records
The Case On January 23, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued a ruling that will change the federal pricing structures for medical records requests from third parties and patient representatives. Since 2016, under the federal HITECH Act, medical records requests from third parties, such as law firms, insurance companies,… Continue reading Court Rules Pricing Changes for Medical Records
Try Outsourcing in the New Year
At the start of a new year, it’s natural to take stock of your organization’s needs and think about how you can make better use of your resources to increase productivity and profit. If you’re reading this, your organization likely works with large volumes of medical records (among others), and you may be looking for… Continue reading Try Outsourcing in the New Year
HITECH and the Cost of Records Retrieval
This week we feature a guest post from our Legal and Compliance Team, examining the effects of HITECH Act restrictions on billing practices for medical records retrieval. Part 1 Fighting with Medical Records Providers over HITECH Non-Compliance Records Request Billing is a Fools-Gold Pursuit Each year a handful of consumers—mainly patients of medical providers—become aware of the provisions… Continue reading HITECH and the Cost of Records Retrieval
The Big Picture on Medical Imaging
Medical imaging– such as x-rays and scans– comprises one of the most essential components any medical record. If you’re using a medical record in litigation or in settling an insurance claim, medical imaging provides direct visual evidence of an injury or physical condition. To the properly trained eye, medical imaging shows the type of injury… Continue reading The Big Picture on Medical Imaging
Three Reasons to Work with a HIPAA-Certified Firm
When you submit a records retrieval request with The Records Company, your request is assigned to a HIPAA-certified client specialist. HIPAA certification means your records are handled by professionals who are well-versed in federal regulations governing privacy and security of medical records. Here are three reasons why HIPAA certification matters to you. Security Awareness HIPAA… Continue reading Three Reasons to Work with a HIPAA-Certified Firm
Release Forms Made Easier
Here at The Records Company, our commitment to delivering records quickly and reliably never wavers. One of the most common reasons for a delay in our process involves obtaining the release forms we need to retrieve records on behalf of our clients. Our easy-to-use online portal allows clients to attach digital copies of release forms to… Continue reading Release Forms Made Easier