The Complete Legal Guide to Healthcare Records Management

While much has changed in the delivery of healthcare, what has not changed is the importance of maintaining and managing medical records to comply with federal and state laws, which minimizes exposure to malpractice liability and ensures quality patient care. With more systems crossing state lines and an increase in centralized medical records departments, this book becomes a valuable resource to the professional who handles records from multiple geographic locations. Users of this 'all-in-one' resource and reference will be in a position to maintain or improve their records management systems and to protect themselves from regulatory compliance violations and malpractice liability.