Can my employee share patient information with me if she asked for consent the patient verbally?

You cannot control what others disclose. Given you are a physician, you likely are considered a covered entities under HIPAA and would be subject...

Do I have to pay my 17 year olds copays if she no longer lives with us?

Generally, the beneficiary is responsible for all patient liability under the terms of the plan. Living arrangement would not effect the...

You can call an ambulance but generally calling for EMS is reserved for emergencies. If an EMS determines no acute need to transport, depending on...

This sounds like a coordination of benefit. The ambulance provider may not have had both insurance information as a result leaving you with some...

Medicare patients be seen by telemedicine in Illinois ?

Some healthcare providers malpractice insurance does not cover the provider to practice via Telehealth. There are other reasons why a healthcare...

There are federal laws which prevent hospitals from requiring payment before treatment. It is not uncommon emergency room patients do not walk in...

Can a board member of a non profit not medical affiliated violate hippa laws?

A private individual can ask anyone whatever they want - there is no law that prevents that. HIPAA only applies to what is called a covered...

The short answer is - yes and insurance company can do that. There was rapid expansion of services identified as covered when performed via...

Generally, if supplies were not sent there should not be a bill. I would clarify the rent-to-purchase for the actual machine has been satisfied. ...

Hospitals have an obligation to ensure discharge of a patient is too a safe environment. If there are concerns they have an obligation and duty to...