Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Law Firm in Georgia
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Health Care
| The National Asthma Control Program |
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| The impact of asthma on health, quality of life, and the economy is substantial. The National Asthma Control Program is designed to reduce the number of deaths, hospitalizations, emergency department visits, school or work days missed, and limitations on activity due to asthma.More... |
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| REVOKING AUTHORIZATIONS TO USE OR DISCLOSE PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION |
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| An individual can revoke an authorization form he or she has executed that would allow a covered entity to use or disclose protected health information at any time in writing under certain conditions. A revocation will not be valid if the covered entity has relied and acted upon on that authority or if the authority was obtained as a condition of obtaining insurance coverage.More... |
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| JOINT NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES BY COVERED ENTITIES |
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| A "covered entity" under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is required to provide notice of its privacy practices with regard to protected health information to individuals in certain circumstances, such as when the individuals receive treatment or those who are enrolled in health plans.More... |
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| Living Will and the Withdrawal of Life Support |
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| Although it's not a pleasant thing to think about, prudent individuals must plan for the eventuality of death. Such planning includes not only making a last will and testament but also executing a living will, otherwise known as a durable power of attorney for health care.More... |
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| PROVIDING NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES |
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| A covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is generally required to give notice of its privacy practices relative to an individual's protected health information. The contents of the notice are described in a separate article. This article addresses the individuals or persons to whom the notice must be made available. More... |
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Allen, McCain & O'Mahony, P.C.
Two Midtown Plaza, Suite 1700
1349 W. Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Phone: 866-757-2307
Fax: 404-874-1787
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