Independent Contractor or Employee?

by | Dec 31, 2014 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: Is there an easily understandable legal reference that distinguishes between an employee and an independent contractor? A member notes that they have had an “independent contractor” chiropractor working in her office “for almost two (2) years. As the time has...

Retrospective Record Review Lookback Period

by | Sep 29, 2014 | Members Only, Q&A

A member asks: How far back in time can [a benefit plan] legally request records and does the timeframe vary for different plans (e.g., medicare, major med plans) It varies by plan and whether the plan is state-regulated or regulated federally. It can also vary...

HIPAA and Closing a Health Care Practice

by | Oct 11, 2013 | Members Only, Q&A

What laws govern notification of patients upon the closing of a health care practice? And how should the closing practice handle the forwarding of medical records? HIPAA and NYS law require that patient records be maintained for at least six years and obstetrical...

HIPAA and a Patient’s Spouse

by | Oct 11, 2013 | Members Only, Q&A

Q: If a patient’s spouse has called for records on the patient, do I have to get permission from patient to release the records? A: It is my understanding that, ordinarily, you would have to have the patient’s written authorization to release records to...
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