Even in our increasingly electronic world, it is critical that policies and procedures be in place for secure disposal of patient information, whether that information is in electronic form or on paper.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken action to strengthen privacy and security protections for health information established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

No doubt physicians would prefer to use their limited time to treat patients; not to research vendors or other business service providers. That is why CAP physicians have initiated a peer recommended business directory.

Your patient has requested the release of his or her medical records. You can find a sample Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Medical Information Release Form on our website.