Question

I have to write a summary of at least 150 words on some of the ways HIPAA is used while using your Practice Management Program with your EHR / EMR. I dont know how to do it

Answer 1

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was initiated to protect patient information or their health records .The Electronic Health Record or The Electronic Medical Record consists of complete information of the patient in a secured format. Therefore it is essential for health care sector to be HIPAA compliant . These service can be got through a EHR vendor. Besides getting from them it is the sole responsibility of the hospital to protect patient information .It enables the healthcare providers you transfer and get patient information anytime anywhere in a secured manner. Hence this method has improved the quality of the care delivered to the patient .Moreover they are highly cautious to prevent breach or hacking of patient records because this can lead to them pay a hefty fine and even revocation of their healthcare organization .