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SVMIC Navigating Electronic Media in a Healthcare Setting
While good documentation and communication can greatly assist
in defending a provider at trial, they can often prevent a claim or
lawsuit from being asserted in the first place. Conversely,
erroneous or incomplete documentation and communication can
often be the linchpin that supports the plaintiff’s theory of liability.
As discussed previously, electronic media has created additional
risks and potential pitfalls associated with documentation and
communication issues.
This course is not intended to be a comprehensive tutorial on
HIPAA or privacy laws. However, in order to provide an accurate
discussion of the risks and potential pitfalls associated with
electronic media, it will be necessary to discuss certain aspects of
HIPAA, primarily the Security Rule and the Privacy Rule.
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