Medical Records Law in Michigan

Save time and money by improving your organization’s efficiency in handling medical records.

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Troy, MI • October 15, 2010 • ID# 383763

Continuing Education Credit• AAPC 6.0 • ACHE 6.0 • AHIMA 6.0 • ICRM 6.0 • NBCC 6.00 • MI NHA (Pending) For more detailed CE credit information, visit us at www.lorman.com/ID383763 or contact us at 866-352-9540.

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Moderator:Allison B. Clements, J.D., Private Practice

John A. Anderson, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.Michael D. Dolenga, Dolenga & Dolenga, PLLCJeffrey R. Nowicki, Dolenga & Dolenga, PLLCSaulius Polteraitis, Foley, Baron & Metzger, PLLC

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John A. Anderson

Member of the Health Care Practice Group at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.Focuses on health care law representing providers ranging from large single and multispecialty groups to small groups and individual physiciansRepresents diagnostic providers, physical therapy providers and home health agenciesFormer general counsel and chief operating officer for a large medical billing companyAdjunct professor of management at Walsh College in Troy and teaches in the Walsh College M.B.A. programGraduate, University of Michigan in Ann ArborJ.D. degree, Michigan State University/Detroit College of Law

Allison B. Clements, J.D.

Sole practitioner attorneyPractices business and health care law, and commercial litigationAdvises medical professionals on contract issues, insurance audits and compliance with state and federal health care regulationsPreviously employed by the largest payroll, human resources and benefits provider in the U.S.Law degree, magna cum laude, Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor

Michael D. Dolenga

Managing partner of Dolenga & Dolenga, PLLCGeneral and civil litigation practice with an emphasis on medical malpractice, and business and commercial litigation

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Tried medical malpractice and commercial cases in Michigan and various other statesGraduate, cum laude, Michigan State UniversityJ.D. degree, with honors, The Detroit College of Law

Jeffrey R. Nowicki

Associate attorney with Dolenga & Dolenga, PLLCCivil litigation practice with concentration on defense of medical malpractice, commercial and consumer claimsRepresents medical care providers and businesses in a variety of litigated matters in numerous statesB.A. degree, Michigan State UniversityJ.D. degree, Wayne State University

Saulius Polteraitis

Attorney with Foley, Baron & Metzger, PLLCPractice focuses on representing health care organizations and professionals in the defense of complex medical malpractice claimsRepresents clients in general negligence and premises liability mattersPreviously worked for a personal injury firm focusing on medical malpractice claimsLitigated medical malpractice cases across the state of MichiganRepresented clients in first- and third-party no-fault cases, premises liability, worker's compensation and general negligence mattersJ.D. degree, University of Connecticut School of Law

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8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am – 10:30 am SauliusPolteraitisHIPAA

General Overview – Release of Records, Electronic MediaPossible ViolationsPossible Private Causes of ActionUpdate on HIPAA Laws

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break

10:45 am – 12:15 pm JohnA.AndersonElectronic Health Records

HITECH ActMeaningful UseBreach Notification

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm – 2:45 pm MichaelD.DolengaandJeffreyR.Nowicki

How to Obtain Medical Records Involved in Litigation

General HIPAA Information and How It Impacts Medical Malpractice LitigationObtaining Medical Records Under HIPAA

Appropriate HIPAA AuthorizationsSubpoenas and the Waiting Period

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Problems Encountered in Obtaining Records and Solutions

Qualified Protective Orders in Medical Malpractice Litigation

HIPAA Authorizations That Allow Ex-Parte CommunicationsQualified Protective Orders That Allow Ex-Parte CommunicationsJoint MeetingsDepositions

Exchanging, Organizing and Using Medical Records in Malpractice LitigationHow Charting Impacts Medical Malpractice Litigation

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm AllisonB.Clements,J.D.Responding to Requests for Medical Records

Court Orders and SubpoenasRequests From Heirs or Family MembersLaw Enforcement Requests for InformationOther Considerations Regarding Mental Health and Psychotherapy Records

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Where Is It?Management Education Center – Michigan State University 811 west Square Lake Road248-879-2456Troy, MI

Save time and money by improving your organization’s efficiency in handling medical records.

Get surefire techniques for avoiding complaints, penalties and even lawsuits – learn to tackle even the toughest medical records dilemmas in just one day! In today’s changing legal landscape, staying current is crucial to avoid costly fines and time-consuming legal battles.

Attend this practical seminar and gain critical information on confidentiality, disclosure, documentation requirements and HIPAA issues you face every day. Sign up now – don’t miss this opportunity to get up to date on the latest regulations and compliance strategies from the foremost experts in your area.

Benefits for YouKeep your organization current in the ever-changing arena of electronic medical recordsDiscover who can legally access medical records – before you’re faced with a complaintSteer clear of fines: find out what you must know about HIPAA’s privacy and security rulesBe prepared for special situations requiring access to medical records

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Who Will Be There?This seminar is designed for medical records directors, health information directors, business managers, office managers, nurses, hospital administrators, compliance directors, release of records professionals and attorneys.

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Medical Records Law in Michigan

Troy, MI • October 15, 2010 • ID# 383763

Medical Records Law in MichiganTroy, MI • October 15, 2010 • ID# 383763

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