Steps to Take if You Find Errors in Your Medical Records
If you find errors in your medical records, it is important to take action to correct them as soon as possible
The high-stakes rewards for a low-cost strategy - How managing symptoms can reduce healthcare costs
by Alvin C. Tanicala, MHA, RHIT
Chronic diseases have significant health and economic costs in the United States, according to the CDC. When prevention is not possible, managing symptoms can reduce costs.
The CDC defines chronic diseases broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical
How To Keep Your Medical Records Safe
Safeguarding your medical records is important to protect your personal and confidential health information from being accessed or disclosed without your consent
Signing up for a patient portal can be a good idea
If your healthcare provider offers a patient portal and you are comfortable using online tools, signing up can be a convenient way to manage your health information and communicate with your healthcare providers.
12 Ways to Keep your Medical Information Safe
Safeguarding your medical information is crucial to protecting your privacy and preventing identity theft.
Women who strengthened Health Information Management
These women, among others, have made significant contributions to the field of HIM and have helped to shape the profession into what it is today.
Health Data will improve Health Literacy
Alvin C. Tanicala, MHA, RHIT
Health data can be a valuable source of information for individuals seeking to improve their health information literacy. Health data refers to any numerical or statistical information related to health, such as disease prevalence rates, mortality rates, and health behaviors.
Here are some ways that