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As many of you are probably aware, identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Identity theft, a crime where a criminal steals an individual’s personal information and uses it for fraudulent purposes, has become so prevalent in recent years that it has been consistently outnumbering violent crimes by over 10 million ... Continue Reading >>

As you may have read before on this site and other sites it is very important to have immediate access to you and your family members’ medical records. Oftentimes, we read warnings and advice like this and don’t really think much of it. We typically jump to conclusions like “oh that will never happen to ... Continue Reading >>

Life is very unpredictable in nature and that is why, as humans, we always try to be prepared for any situation. Many health issues that arise in you and your family’s lives are unpredictable and health issues are not something that can be taken lightly. In order to best prepare yourself to handle an unexpected ... Continue Reading >>

Over the past 20 years the health care industry has seen dramatic change. In that time period new procedures, treatments, and medical equipment were developed and these developments have changed the way that patients are cared for. In addition to these treatment focused changes, the way that health information is stored and distributed has also ... Continue Reading >>

It is in our nature as human beings to try to avoid unexpected situations as much as possible. As humans, we are naturally uncomfortable when dealing with uncertainties as this is when our minds are filled with worry and we must react without any preparation. As much as people try to avoid these types of ... Continue Reading >>

When you or someone you love falls ill or gets injured, the typical response is to go to a physician or other healthcare provider and let them treat you. Every time you are treated by a physician they make notes in your chart describing what was wrong with you and what treatment they provided you ... Continue Reading >>

When a patient needs to obtain a copy of their medical records for personal reasons or for insurance purposes they must get in contact with the medical facility that has their records and request copies. The medical record retrieval process can be a lengthy and difficult one as there are several steps involved in the ... Continue Reading >>

As doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers continue to see more and more patients the amount of administrative work that is required from these medical providers is drastically increasing. The amount of extra work that healthcare providers must handle in addition to actual patient care has gotten so significant that many facilities have had to ... Continue Reading >>

As technology continues to shape the way we live and the way our society functions, it has had a great impact in changing the health care industry. In recent years many doctor’s offices and health care facilities have converted their patients’ paper based records into digitalized, electronic medical and health records. Electronic medical records (EMR) ... Continue Reading >>

Medical records allow health providers to determine the appropriate type of care an individual should receive. Without these documents doctors would find it difficult to properly treat their patients. The format of medical records has changed over time. Traditionally, hardcopies of them were made, but today it is far more common to access them electronically. ... Continue Reading >>