A subpoena for medical records is a legal document or request issued by a court or an authorized party that requires a healthcare provider or custodian of medical records to produce those records. Medical records are considered relevant and necessary for legal...
Rajeev Rajagopal
Electronic Health Records and the Incompatibility Question
Are doctors being turned into clerks with electronic health record implementation? While physicians agree on the good points of EHRs, many of them feel that their documentation burden is...
Increased Patient Access to Healthcare Data to Improve Quality of Care
Patient care provision, co-ordination of care, and important processes such as medical record review are expected to improve with the introduction and widespread use of electronic medical records....
Qualifying for Social Security Disability with an Anxiety Disorder Diagnosis
Anxiety disorder is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, or apprehension that can significantly impact daily life and functioning. The Social Security Administration...
Medical Records are the Most Important Evidence in SSD Claims
An individual is eligible for a social security disability claim if his/her physical or mental condition curtails them from being able to work. Social Security requires that the applicant's...
Dispelling Misconceptions Related to Social Security Disability Benefits
Recently, the social security administration launched "The Faces and Facts of Disability" which is an awareness and education initiative to provide information to the public about SSD insurance and...
Major Considerations When Reviewing Medical Claims for Insurance
When a personal injury/workers' compensation claim is made, an insurance adjuster would review the applicant's file to determine eligibility. There are certain key factors that would be taken into...
Social Security Disability Claims – Vitality of Accurate Medical Documentation
In any social security disability claim, the treating physician's notes or medical records are most important. The SSA would be looking for objective medical findings that will justify the claim....
The Question of Privacy Breach Concerning Medical Records
Michael Schumacher's medical records were earlier reported to have been stolen and being offered for sale, according to the former F1 world champion's management. They had also issued a statement...
Social Security Disability – Decisive Factors
Disabled persons who are under age 65 are eligible to receive SDDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) as well as SSI (Social Security Income). A person is considered disabled under Social...
When Caregivers Turn Criminals
It is indeed a frightening thought - erring doctors and an increasing number of medical accidents! The police in a UK county are looking into the deaths of at least three patients under the care of...