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More than 600 health care professionals in Wisconsin already use the Legal Resource Manual For Patient Health Care Information making it a very important resource on confidentiality and release of patient information. WHIMA's 2006 edition incorporates the latest rules and regulations, a complete new chapter on HIPAA, and important legislation in Wisconsin. The manual contains guidelines so you will know how to handle the questions you receive everyday. And it is easy to understand, use and maintain. The manual is available in a durable 3-ring binder so you can add the annual updates quickly or on CD-ROM for convenient and rapid access on your computer.

What The Manual Contains

Introduction
The legal system and its relationship to Federal, State and administrative laws is explained., Other features include basic concepts about a patient's medical record and your role in protecting the privacy of the patient.

Statutory Reviews
Wisconsin Statutes, Wisconsin Administrative Codes, and Federal Statutes are presented in outline form, and written in easy to understand language.

Issue Discussions
Interpretative guidelines are provided on topics such as: electronic signatures, faxing of records, data security, optical imaging, records of minors, cancer registry, and worker's compensation.

HIPAA
The requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 are addressed within the pertinent statutes and issues discussion chapters. There are chapters on access by individuals, business associates, covered entities, penalties, and privacy officer.

Who Uses the Manual

The health care provider
"I am very impressed with the Legal Resource Manual. I have paid hundreds for manuals which are not nearly this complete. The HIPAA section is better than some of the manuals I have purchased separately."
Nancy Davis, Director of Privacy, Ministry Health Care

The health information professional
"The Legal Resource Manual...is an outstanding reference. Having copies of the applicable laws and regulations at my fingertips is a big convenience. I can't imagine anyone involved in health care being without this manual."
Jody Farmer, Director of Records and Quality Control, Rock County Human Services Department

You
If you ever wanted to know what to do when an attorney asks for a certified copy of a patient's medical record or needed to know how to respond to a request for the HIV test results on an employee, then you will find the answer in the Legal Resource Manual For Patient Health Care Information. Let the Legal Resource Manual help you balance the patient's right to privacy with the legitimate uses of patient medical records.

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For more information call WHIMA at (608)787-0168 or e-mail whima@execpc.com