What You Need to Know: Patient Data on Demand

As more and more data is accessible at the touch of a fingertip with technology, it may be of no surprise that healthcare is moving towards immediate access too.

ONC’s Cures Act Final Rule requires physicians to provide patients with electronic access to their records with no delay and at no cost.

We can help your practice get up to date and prepared to minimize breach risks from third-party vendors. Subscribe to stay current and up to date on important matters that will impact your practice.  (To subscribe to our blog ).

Patients can see their physician’s notes, sometimes before the doctor even knows the notes have been released.

Some physicians are worried about the release of records, expressing concerns about devastating test results being released to patients without counseling or a simultaneous care plan.

Other physicians have expressed concerns about parents having access to adolescent patients’ records.

The rule is aimed at removing barriers to patients getting copies of their medical records. It also helps patients access their records more easily through smartphone apps.

Studies have shown access to notes helps patients understand more about their health, remember their treatment plan, and stick to their medication better.

The Final Rule is designed to give patients and providers secure access to records, and also aims to increase innovation of new applications to provide patients with more choices in their healthcare.

Let us know what you think. Do you think the benefits associated with the Cures Rule outweigh potential issues?

We publish vital information on health law topics and news every Wednesday and Friday. To get this important information delivered directly to your mail box, 

Do you need help with updating your Business Associate Agreement or negotiating contracts with third-party vendors?  We can help. To contact us about your Business Associate Agreement, your vendor contracts or your other legal needs:  CLICK HERE.

Related Posts

Categories

Recent Posts

Do I Need an Emergency List?
March 23, 2023
Breaking: New Self-Disclosure Policy
March 21, 2023
What is a Power of Attorney?
March 16, 2023
Can Your EHR Template Land You in Prison?
March 14, 2023
What Happens When You Don’t Fund Your Trust?
March 9, 2023

Subscribe

Enter your email to subscribe now and receive your FREE HIPAA Risk Assessment book!

An essential tool for all healthcare providers, Easy Guide to HIPAA Risk Assessments breaks down the requirements of HIPAA so you can successfully complete your required risk assessment.

 

Get it now for FREE (an $8.99 value!)

One more step! Please check your email to confirm your subscription and receive your FREE book!