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Medical Records Disclosure – a Continuing Threat
Improper disclosure of medical records occurs due to many reasons such as improper maintenance of the records, data security breach, unauthorized access and so on. Though physicians and other...
New U.S. Report Recommends Reforms to Curb Medical Diagnostic Errors
Ironic and shocking as it may seem, healthcare providers are often responsible for serious medical errors that result in patient harm or even death. This formed headlines in recent news. According...
SSDI and SSI Benefits – Myths and Facts
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) is a beneficial federal program that is designed to ensure long-term financial protection for Americans who have paid into the program during their...
Ticket to Work Program – a Great Option for SSD Beneficiaries Who Want to Return to Work
The Social Security Administration determines disability on the basis of a comprehensive medical record review. Individuals who are receiving disability benefits and wish to return to work one day...
Do You Know These Key Facts about Social Security?
Millions of Americans receive Social Security but are not knowledgeable regarding some important aspects of this beneficial program. It is important that you clearly understand this program in...
Managing Medical Records in Your Legal Office – Best Practices
Law firms handling medical litigation will have to request and maintain thousands of medical records pertaining to each case for the purpose of medical record review. Unless the medical records are...
Missing Medical Records and the EHR Vulnerability
Medical records are highly sensitive documents that need to be kept confidential at all times. Now, with the advent of electronic records, safety of protected healthcare information is becoming a...
Medical Liability Defense – Important Factors in Consideration during a Case
Medical liability claims can prove costly both in terms of money and the impact on the physician/healthcare system. According to the 2010 American Medical Association survey covering the period 2007...
Why One Should Consider Social Security before Retirement Age
Typically, people start thinking about Social Security when they reach age 60. However, the fact is that many individuals may need SS benefits even before they retire. There are certain solid...
New Medical Evidence Pertaining to SSD Claims – How to Submit
What is new evidence in a social security disability claim? If a person’s application for SSD benefits was denied because of insufficient medical evidence, he/she will have to appeal the denial and...