Formation of a Medical Records Department at Spine & Orthopedic Center, PA

Formation of a Medical Records Department at Spine & Orthopedic Center, PA

Emily SittlohNovember 17, 2016

OverviewIntroductionThe Opportunitya)Current Situationb)Success Factorsc) Alternativesd)SolutionBenefits and Risks of Solutiona)Benefitsb)RisksFinal Recommendation

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Introduction

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The Current Situation

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Key Success FactorsEfficiency

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Analysis of Alternatives

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Proposed Solution

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Benefits

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RisksHIPAA ViolationMinimum PenaltyMaximum PenaltyIndividual Unknowingly Violated HIPAA$100 per violation$50,000 per violationHIPAA Violation Due to Reasonable Cause$1,000 per violation$50,000 per violationHIPAA Violation Due to Willful Neglect, but Violation is Corrected$10,000 per violation$50,000 per violationHIPAA Violation Due to Willful Neglect and is NOT Corrected$50,000 per violation$50,000 per violation

Data source: Indest, 2014.

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Final Recommendation

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ReferencesCosts of Reproducing Medical Records. (2009, March 9). Retrieved November 10, 2016, fromhttps://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleNo.asp?https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleNo.asp?id=64B8-10.003id=64B8-10.003

Indest, G. F., III. (2014, November 11). Failure to Comply With HIPAA Can Result in Both Civil and Criminal Penalties. Retrieved November 10, 2016, from http://www.thehealthlawfirm.com/blog/posts/failure-to-comply-with-hipaa-can-result-in-both-civil-and-criminal-penalties.html

Medical Records Clerk Salaries. (2016, November 7). Retrieved November 10, 2016, fromhttp://www1.salary.com/Medical-Records-Clerk-Salaries.html

Mount, I. (2011, October 19). As Jobless Claims Rise, Businesses Try to Manage the Burden of Benefits. Retrieved November 10, 2016, from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/20/business/smallbusiness/managing-unemployment-premiums-in-a-time-of-joblessness.html

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