By Jon M. Pellett, JD, Managing Attorney – Administrative Defense, Medical Investigation Defense Unit, The Doctors Company The Florida Board of Dentistry (BOD) takes a dim view of those who alter dental records. If a licensee is found to have…
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By Juanita Benedict, DPT, CEAS II I get it. I understand why electronic medical records are necessary. Documenting in this format is supposed to decrease medical errors and improve coordination of health care. I even prefer electronic documentation in most…
By David McHale, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, The Doctors Company Cybercrime costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars each year and causes organizations to devote substantial time and resources to keeping their information secure. This is even…
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By Graham Nicol, Esq., Health Care Risk Manager, Board Certified Specialist (Health Law) 1. Records are evidence (exculpatory or damaging). 2. They must be kept a minimum of four years post-treatment, but preferably at least seven years (statute of repose…
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