Debunking Regulatory Myths

Adherence to Joint Commission standards

This regulatory myth answers the question: Are organizations only held accountable to Joint Commission standards?

Mar 1, 2024 ·

Debunking regulatory myths

The AMA provides regulatory clarification to physicians and their care teams in an effort to aid physicians in their day-to-day practice environment.

Oct 13, 2023 ·

Is consent for chronic care management required regularly?

This regulatory myth examines chronic care management consent.

Oct 13, 2023 ·

Does the number of vital signs recorded affect billing?

This regulatory myth examines the impact of vital signs on level of service billed.

Jul 14, 2023 ·

5 MIN READ

Is two-factor authentication required for all prescriptions?

This regulatory myth examines if organizations are required by federal law to enable two-factor authentication within an electronic health record (EHR) for signing both controlled and non-controlled prescriptions.

Jul 7, 2023 ·

6 MIN READ

Must all test results be reviewed by patients’ primary care physician?

This regulatory myth examines if all test results must be reviewed by patients’ primary care physician—download the myth and the EHR Inbox Reduction Checklist to learn more.

May 5, 2023 ·

2 MIN READ

Can physicians openly discuss EHR issues?

Are physicians restricted from openly discussing EHR issues such as those related to usability and interoperability? Download the myth and find out.

May 5, 2023 ·

4 MIN READ

Must hospitals send ADT notifications to physicians’ EHR inbox?

Download this regulatory myth that examines if hospitals must send admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) notifications to physicians’ EHR inbox.

Jan 5, 2023 ·

2 MIN READ

Protected health information (PHI) disclosures for treatment purposes

Does HIPAA require that health care providers obtain patient authorization to disclose protected health information (PHI) for treatment purposes? Find the answer.