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Can ER dr. order a test without my consent or knowledge of the reasoning of the test and then charged me for it...?
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Answered on August 28, 2013
Yes. The ER has the responsibility to determine if you have an emergency medical condition. If you are unable to consent or lack the capacity to...
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What can be done if a rehab center doctor refuses to release a temporary resident after she had no more insurance coverage?
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Answered on August 28, 2013
A patient can leave a rehab facility at any time. The facility will indicate in the medical record that the patient left "against medical advice"...
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What should and should not be in my file concerning my personal informaion.
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Answered on August 28, 2013
Your country of origin is not protected health information under HIPAA, the federal law governing privacy and security of your health information....
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Can an HMO deny a lab charge sent by a hospital that is a participating provider to a lab that is NOT participating? see below..
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Answered on August 28, 2013
You are in an HMO and generally HMOs do not have out-of-network benefits. HMOs require you to see participating providers if you want benefits. The...
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Doctors HIPAA Violation for Giving Patient Information Tenant
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Answered on August 27, 2013
It appears in the first scenario that the eye care professional is referring the patient for treatment from the hearing center("treatment" includes...
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I am about to start a home health co. in Texas (LLC), and would like it to be 50% ownership between my wife and I.
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Answered on August 26, 2013
Of course. Texas is a community property state and a creditor action against one of you may result in more than 50% of the assets of the HHA...
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I made a hippa violation at work. How do I protect my self if I get reported to the board of nursing?
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Answered on August 25, 2013
You and your employer are not liable unless there are damages. Since the recipient immediately returned the document, the risk of identity theft is...
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