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IF I am an out of state son of a patient in a CCRM (long term care facility) what are my legal responsibilities under Eldercare?
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Answered on October 16, 2012
I don't see how you can be charged with neglect based on what you have written here.
You may, but are not required to, report this to the local...
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If a disability insurer hires a private investigator to investigate insured & shares their medical info is it a HIPAA violation?
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Answered on October 09, 2012
I agree with Mr. Weiner that the insurer probably has a right to share your information with a contracted or employed investigator. You filed a...
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I have a newborn patient whose parents are deaf and mute. Am I mandated to provide an interpreter?
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Answered on October 09, 2012
Sign language interpretation is generally regarded as the only effective "auxiliary aid" when communicating face to face with deaf individuals. ...
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Can a lawyer not licensed or passed the bar in your state to practice law in your state contact you via phone
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Answered on October 02, 2012
It's not blackmail. It sounds like an offer to talk settlement.
If you had counsel in the small claims matter you should advise him or her of...
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Is it a violation of Hippa law to take pictures of handi cap friends that live in group homes?
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Answered on October 02, 2012
If you work in the group home where the party took place you may have violated HIPAA unless you had permission ahead of time from the residents to...
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My 86 year old father recently fell and broke his arm. With other problems he needs home health care or nursing home care.
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Answered on September 25, 2012
I agree with Mr. Lassen - find a local elder law attorney to speak with asap.
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My Ambulance Service does not Bill for services. Do they have to follow HIPAA?
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Answered on September 25, 2012
It is an odd limitation, but HIPAA applies only to health care providers that bill electronically for their services. That's is virtually all...
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What kind of lawyer do i need if a health care povierder is giving a hard time to get my 5 years old medcial records.
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Answered on September 25, 2012
HIPAA does give your daughter (and because she's a minor) the right to a copy of her records.
It should not be necessary to hire a lawyer to get...
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When a patient- doctor relationship ends, can the doctor still bill the insurance with the patients signuature ?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
The federal HIPAA law and Maryland state law give healthcare providers the right to use your healthcare information to get paid for the services...
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I live in tennessee . Do I have the right to ask for my medical records? Do I have the right to see my medical records?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
Under a federal law called "HIPAA" you have rights to see your records, ask for corrections and get copies. I am linking a two page handout from...
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