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My practice consultant emailed me this question. I apologize that I am not sure it is the right question to elicit the correct response. But, there a lot of people out there who know way more about this than I.

She says, "Bert, I have been trying to find the appropriate wording to put in our HIPAA compliance format for offices with an EMR. Do you know what the wording would be?"

Does anyone know what she is referring to and where I would find it?

Thanks

Well, I didn't get much help on that one.

I don't understand what they are looking for either - is this all they said?

Yeah, I think she just wonders how HIPAA pertains to EMRs. So, when we add to our HIPAA policy book, we can write something that may make sense.

And be sure to comment on my Wal-mart post.

I don't think it makes any difference about how your records are stored - paper or electronic and adding something just "mucks up the water".....

I agree with Steven. Our privacy policy says "We have established security standards and procedures to prevent unauthorized access to your medical information and which comply with all state and federal laws."

I like that John.