You should contact to American Academy of Professional Coders to inquire as to their requirements regarding criminal convictions and certification....

The law is very unsettled regarding whether marijuana users with medical card legal in their state have employment law protections. This article...

Can I take legal action against a doctor for defamation/libel/slander of character? Record to be shared w/multiple physicians.

I agree with my colleagues that a legal action for defamation or slander would probably not work. However, I would recommend requesting an...

Can I put an ad in the paper stating that I am not responsible for my wife's bill since she passed.

Agreed the ad in the paper will have no legal effect on your debts or creditors. You may want to check with the hospitals involved and apply for...

HIPPA VIOLATION

The information you've been given in regard to filing a complaint is correct. But be aware there are some exception in HIPPA law for giving...

My therapist office want me to sign forms that say I can't bring my phone into there office yet this pertains only to me. legal

I'm not aware of any rule or law that requires a therapist to allow a patient to record a session or a part of a session. Without know why the...

How far should I go to get a HIPAA issue resolved with CVS pharmacy?

If he contacted you ABOUT your prescription, this would only be a HIPAA violation if someone else saw the text. (As you may have experienced,...

Can a doctor office lie say that you never sign releases for yourself and children and only want to treat the children

Generally speaking, while a physician can't abandon a patient in the middle of treatment, a physician my choose who they do or do not want to...

I was sued for a medical bill.i have tried to call and set up payments but no answer

Try writing a note to the person/lawyer/medical provider listed on the lawsuit, and letting them know you would like to make payment arrangements...

Was my HIPAA rights violated?

Your name and DOB are certainly considered Personal Health Information, or PHI, which should be kept confidential but sign in sheets at physician...