The Compliance Divas Podcast
Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations.
The Compliance Divas Podcast
#82 Six Dental Practices Fined by HIPAA
December 14, 2022
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Leslie Canham, Mary Govoni, Linda Harvey and Olivia Wann
Not responding to patient requests for records within the legally required time frame is a HIPAA violation. While most offices have good intentions to release records, they frequently become confused how to handle a request when the patient has a balance. Check out this episode to ensure you avoid a patient complaint to the Office of Civil Rights for not releasing records or overcharging for copies of records.
- Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Settles Three Cases with Dental Practices for Patient Right of Access under HIPAA https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/09/20/ocr-settles-three-cases-dental-practices-patient-right-access-under-hipaa.html