Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records

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Benefits

With the federal government's prioritization of health information technology and evidence that electronic health record systems can reduce medical errors and lead to more efficient delivery of care, many hospitals and providers are beginning to implement EHRs in their facilities and practices. Despite federal regulations that permit certain donations of EHR technology, the implementation and ongoing use of EHRs is expensive and raises many legal concerns. This teleconference will identify the key legal issues and pitfalls associated with using and maintaining EHR systems, with an emphasis on potential litigation issues. This teleconference is critical for hospitals considering an EHR implementation - whether for internal use or for use by community physicians - and for physicians and other users of EHR technology. You will learn risk management strategies for structuring successful EHR initiatives, when electronic data preservation measures must be put in place, and practical advice regarding anticipated litigation issues. This program is a must in light of the move to universal electronic health care records and the national changes to the rules of discovery.


Agenda

EMR Basics
  • Benefits
  • Risks and Problems Associated With EMRs
Hard Copy to EMR Risk Assessment
  • Identify Risks
  • Develop Plan
  • Plan Implementation
Privacy Issues
  • HIPAA Concerns
  • State Privacy Laws
Duty to Preserve Electronic Data When Litigation Anticipated
  • Overview of Landmark Zubulake Decision and Real-World Implications
  • Implications of Changes to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Its Impact in All Litigation and Anticipated Litigation
  • Litigation To-Do List in Age of E-Discovery

Faculty

Matthew P. Keris, Esq., Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin

Matthew P. Keris, Esq.
  • With Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
  • Extensive experience in medical practice defense, having represented doctors, physician groups, hospitals and regional health centers for more than a decade
  • Represented a number of physicians, medical groups and health care institutions in health care liability matters; and provided advice and guidance in quality assurance, personnel, privacy and health care records issues
  • Served as a claims attorney with the commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Medical Professional Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund
  • Lectures extensively, both locally and nationally, on issues pertaining to medical malpractice
  • Spoken at numerous events for publications, including National Health Law Week, Hospital Litigation Reporter and New York Health Law Update
  • Member of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute, the Council on Litigation Management and the Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations
  • Serves on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Health Care Law Committee and is on the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute
  • J.D. degree, Roger Williams University School of Law
  • Contact him at 570-496-4600 or mpkeris@mdwcg.com




These Materials are Designed For

Medical records directors, business and office managers, nurses, directors of health information systems, privacy officers, hospital administrators, health care providers, social workers, counselors, psychologists, coders, compliance officers, accountants and attorneys

CD & Manual - CD Set with bound 12 page manual
Podcast - 87 Minute MP3 with 12 page electronic manual - Immediate Access and No Shipping Cost