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2011 Legal Resource Manual For Health Information Management in Minnesota
The 2011 edition of the MHIMA Legal Resource Manual For Health Information Management in Minnesota is now available.
This resource manual continues to serve as the comprehensive resource for Health Information professionals. It includes the laws and rules that address the majority of issues that may arise with respect to health information practice. It is a compilation of best practices and experience of health information professionals and the facilities they represent in Minnesota. All health information departments should have this Manual.
The Manual's contents are on a single CD, in PDF file format. Adobe Reader (a free download) is needed on your computer or laptop, to view the Manual.
The best news is that we have new pricing for the 2011 Manual:
$150 MHIMA/AHIMA members (tax-exempt organizations)
$200 non-members (tax-exempt)
$90 student members of AHIMA with MN as their designated state and enrolled in a tax exempt educational program
Individuals ordering from organizations who are not MN sales-tax exempt will be charged MN sales tax in addition to the prices listed above.
You can place an order for your 2011 Legal Resource Manual by clicking here. Your Manual will be sent to you within 7-10 days of receipt of your payment.
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MDH 2011 Maximum Charges for Copies of Patient Records The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently revised and updated their Issue Brief regarding "Maximum Charges for Copies of Patient Records" for 2011. This September 2011 version supersedes all previous versions. To download an updated copy of the Minnesota Department of Health's 2011 Maximum Charges for Patient Records, click here
For 2011, when section 144.292 applies, the maximum charge is $1.23 per page for copy charges and $16.24 for retrieval fees. Copies of the Issue Brief may also be obtained from the MDH Website.
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Items Getting Our Attention... Here are direct links to AHIMA resources for items getting our attention:
ARRA
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e-Prescribing Guidance
In July 2010, MDH published an update of the e-Prescribing Guidance document to answer questions as pharmacies and providers prepare to comply with this mandate. The updated guidance document is available by clicking here.
A Practical Guide to Electronic Prescribing was released by the Minnesota e-Health Initiative in June 2009. To view or download a copy of the document, click here.
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Privacy Rights & Privacy Practice Notices To download the federal "Your Health Information Privacy Rights Notice," click here.
To download a Sample Privacy Practice Notice for use in Minnesota,click here.
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WI Changes to Medical Record Access & Fees
For those of you involved with health care facilities in Wisconsin, be aware that effective June 30, 2009 the passage of Act 28 removes the authority of the Department of Health Services to establish maximum fees for copies of health care records. These fees are now set in statute. This Act also modified language regarding patient access to health care records. Click here for information from the WI Health Information Management Association.
Act 28 also modified the charges for medical record submissions for WI Disability Determinations. Click herefor more information.
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