Recent content by ellencee

thread title about PHI; topic is collection agency's receiving diagnostic and treatment information and is it a violation of HIPAA. Thanks! EC, who was in your great state of Texas recently!

For a few good laughs with the nursing profession, try out Nurstoons. I recommend you start with those on HIPAA, restraints, and swallowing! EC

I can't find the old thread from the woman whose daughter sought and received treatment at a clinic in Flordia while the woman was on vacation. Anyway, recently this issue came up in my practice area and I learned the most direct answer to the woman's question and want to share it with those...

Panzertanker, hmmbrdzz, lkc15507, becfel, and all the other nurses on this crazy forum... Only another nurse can understand and appreciate what we do or why we do it. Here's to us! and, here's to those who make nursing worthwhile... the patient who pulled out his IVs, called a taxi, and went...

JETX--this is in the medmal section and rmet and I could use some help. Help, please? EC

No. You were not damaged. If the charges are for the contracted amount, they will be paid out of your settlement and your settlement will be based on the total dollar amount of your medical expenses. Oh, Pete's sake; get over it. You've ridden in a motor vehicle since the accident, haven't...

What is the name of your state? present and accounted for, sir! texasmomlost I have a suggestion for you and since you do enjoy a good relationship with your ex (in child support matters), I want to share this suggestion even if you have closed your thread. If you have saved enough money to...

cbg or beth3, need clarification What is the name of your state? n/a In previous posts, cbg said that except in Hawaii an employer has no obiligation to provide health insurance and that if dependent coverage is offered to one dependent (wife) it has to be offered to all dependent wives. (all...

What is the name of your state? determined The issue of who owns medical records has been an on-going question for at least as long as I have read/participated on this forum. It continues to be a source of conflicting answers; therefore I am posting several references on the subject, including...

What is the name of your state? NC IAAL John R. Silva was not behind in his support payments; yet, he was found to be in arrears by CSE and had his pay withheld to the point that he only received a net pay of $1.00. He sued the CSE in California and won. If I understood what I read, the...

What is the name of your state? the Dayton Daily News published the winning entries in the Erma Bombeck Writing Competition (1st place in Humor category was won by Leigh Anne Jasheway of Eugene, Oregon): "The First Time's Always the Worst" The first mammogram is the worst. Especially when...

What is the name of your state? :eek: vrzirn Please, old buddy, old pal, old adversary, please, please, please Come Back to the Forum! Please! I won't try and cheer you up; I won't try and be funny with you. God paid me back--boy, did he pay me back....... Please come back to the fourm...

What is the name of your state? n/a This forum was here before I got here and hopefully will be here for a long time to come. It is not my intention to destroy it or make it the joke of the internet. I believe that my input can be of value and therefore, I will offer my input when my time and...

What is the name of your state? po'd I can't find the original question, but would someone please tell the original poster that a divorce CAN be annulled. He didn't like my answer and sent a rude, insulting email to which I responded in his vernacular and I do so hope he appreciated it as much...

What is the name of your state? this forum Beth3 Will you review this thread, if you have time, please. It is in the auto accident section at the top of the forum. The original poster is 'poondog'. I am interested in your answer. Thank you, EC lawsuit What is the name of your state...