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Managing Your Medical Records
Credit(s):
4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Enduring)
4 ETHICS
1 TMLT
Are your medical records protected from liability? Do you understand the rules of consent, release, and disclosure? The majority of medical records are now maintained in an electronic format. While there is much debate about the efficiency of the electronic record, it is a must for a modern medical practice. This guide will help you organize your medical records in a way that is legible, practical, and efficient — no matter if they're paper or electronic.
Included are regulations set forth by Texas law, federal law, and the Texas Medical Board (TMB). It includes information on how to maintain and store your medical records in a HIPAA-compliant manner. You also will learn how to apply appropriate measures for retaining and destroying medical records timely and efficiently.
Released: Nov. 15, 2012 Revised: May 4, 2022 Expires: May 4, 2025
ACGME/ABMS Competencies This program addresses the following desirable physician attributes:
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Professionalism
Course Objectives Upon completion of this enduring material, readers should be able to:
Organize their medical records in a way that is legible, practical, and efficient;
Maintain and store their records that is compliant with HIPAA and HITECH; and
Apply the appropriate measures in retaining and destroying medical records
Return Policy No refunds or exchanges will be processed for this product.
Sponsored by TMLT — Earn a 3% Professional Liability Discount TMLT policyholders who complete this program may earn a 3% discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy premium.
4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Enduring) The Texas Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Medical Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
On select courses, the Texas Medical Association requires physician to complete 70-percent of the test questions correctly to receive credit for this course.
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