Written by Reed Tinsley |
July 2, 2008
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Q: Is releasing a complete copy of a patient's medical record to a workers' compensation carrier acceptable?
A: This practice is acceptable only if the carrier can justify its need for the complete medical record as the minimum information necessary to process the claim. Otherwise, release only the information contained in the minimum data set you have established for nontreatment-related disclosures.
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Reed Tinsley CPA
This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on
accounting & tax,
practice management, and
financial planning.
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