Privacy Concerns in the Business Office

Speakers:  Holly Howanitz and Erin Diaz, Wicker Smith

The ASC business office is responsible for maintaining confidential information on patients. At times, the request for this data is made by third parties. 

During this session, the requirements of different healthcare-related forms will be reviewed and the legalities of releasing medical records under certain circumstances will be discussed.


About the Speakers

Erin is an equity partner in the firm’s Tampa office. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and was then commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force after successfully completing the Air Force ROTC program and served four years on active duty as an Officer and Registered Nurse.

Ms. Diaz thereafter earned her Juris Doctor with honors. Her extensive background in nursing has proven to be a valuable asset in her law practice.

She has litigated a wide variety of general civil litigation matters in both state and federal courts. Ms. Diaz represents clients in the defense of professional malpractice, wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, automobile/trucking negligence, construction and long-term care claims.

Holly joined Wicker Smith in 2007 and is a partner in the Jacksonville and Brunswick offices.

She focuses her practice on defending claims in matters of general negligence, personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, insurance agent malpractice, products liability, automobile negligence, transportation, and construction-defect litigation. 

 


Thank you to our Sponsors!

The Alternative Source Medical is a leading medical and surgical equipment provider that supplies new, used, and professionally refurbished equipment. We have access to the finest, most reliable equipment from various industry-leading medical equipment manufacturers.  Additionally, we have been awarded the first right of refusal with reputable health care systems, OEM trade-ins, and major medical leasing companies to fuel our inventory. We further provide expert support, around-the-clock service, and impressive warranties.

Reach out to The Alternative Source Medical, LLC:

Randy Heller (847) 419-0123 r.heller@tasimed.com 
Josh Yablon   (407) 970-9436 j.yablon@tasimed.com 

 

IPG is the leading provider of device benefit management solutions, working with the top health plans and their provider partners to improve quality and reduce costs through optimization of the most effective site of care and device selection, resulting in more affordable high-quality care to consumers.

Reach out to IPG:

Adrienne Vernon (770) 753-0046  avernon@ipg.com
Kerry Perry         (404) 849-1380  kperry@ipg.com


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