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Medical Records Retrieval for Lawyers

We understand how critical it is for you to receive medical records in a timely manner —whether that’s to inform an expert witness or make a motion for summary judgment. Having the correct medical documents can mean the difference between winning large payouts for clients in personal injury cases or obtaining settlements for clients in mass tort claims.

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HIPAA and the HITECH Act 101

When you visit a healthcare provider, they generate and retain a lot of sensitive data about your health and medical history. This information is protected under the following federal laws: HIPAA and the HITECH Act. Here’s what you need to know.

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HIPAA-Compliant Cloud Storage: What You Need to Know

Are you considering transitioning from hard-copy medical records to EMRs? If so, you might be thinking of using the cloud to store all the data. But just like with hard copy patient files, you need to protect electronic PHI according to HIPAA regulations. Here’s a broad overview of what you need to know.

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Checklist for Retiring Physicians

As a retiring physician, the first thing that comes to mind is the retiring physician’s medical records situation. It is better to assess ahead of time the number of medical records that the practice has in total and evaluate the time frame for maintaining the medical records specified for the particular state.

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