Legal Aspects of Health Information Management (Health Information Management Series) [Hardcover]

Dana C. McWay (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766825205 | ISBN-13: 978-0766825208 | Publication Date: August 28, 2003 | Edition: 2nd

This text provides a comprehensive understanding of the legal principles governing health information management today. Information is organized into three main areas: a study of the legal system and legal procedures; confidentiality issues related to the use of patient-specific health information; and specialty concerns in health information management, such as healthcare fraud and abuse. This second edition of Legal Aspects of Health Information Management features updated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) content and a deeper examination of the impact e-mail, digital imaging, telemedicine and the Internet are having on the HIM field. Written by a lawyer who is also a health information management professional in a manner accessible by those without legal training.

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About the Author

Dana C. McWay, JD, RRA is a lawyer working in court administration with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Previous to this position, Ms. McWay was affiliated with the firm of Peper, Martin, Jensen, Maichel & Hetlage. She is admitted to practice in both Illinois and Missouri. Her background in Health Information Management stems from a position as both a Director and Assistant Director of Medical Records at a large teaching hospital and a for-profit substance abuse facility. She has served as a member of the Legislative Committee of the Missouri Health Information Management Association.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 350 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2nd edition (August 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766825205
• ISBN-13: 978-0766825208
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful review!, December 22, 2007

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This review is from: Legal Aspects of Health Information Management (Health Information Management Series) (Hardcover)

The book provides a comprehensive coverage of legal aspects related to provider liability, patient records requirements and their use in the legal process, confidentiality and access to health information, as well as to specific types of health information: specialized patient records, HIV information, computerized patient records, and health care fraud and abuse. There is a glossary of the legal terms at the end of the book, which is always a nice feature. Very useful resource.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HIM Legal, August 15, 2008

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Anne R. Taverna (Westhampton Beach, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Legal Aspects of Health Information Management (Health Information Management Series) (Hardcover)

This concise book was instrumental in my HIT Associates Degree program. It defined separate legal issues that related to the HIM career.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and understand, January 3, 2007

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Amy M. Rodriguez (Sandusky, OH 44870) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Legal Aspects of Health Information Management (Health Information Management Series) (Hardcover)

This book is very easy to follow and understand the legal side of medicine.