John Schieszer, MA

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Provider Confusion Often the Cause of Patient Access Rights Violations

March 26, 2021

Many healthcare providers are unclear as to when a request is made by an individual pursuant to a HIPAA authorization versus a HIPAA access request, particularly when a patient wants records to be sent to a third party, a HIPAA compliance officer at a law firm explained.

Higher Phosphorus Levels Linked to Dialysis Mortality

General Cardiology

Investigators: Monitor Potassium Levels After Acute Hyperkalemia Episodes

John Schieszer, MA

February 22, 2021

Serum potassium levels prior to an acute hyperkalemia episode do not predict mortality, but following this episode, progression from normokalemia to hyperkalemia is significantly associated with an increase in mortality risk, a study found.

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John Schieszer, MA

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Provider Confusion Often the Cause of Patient Access Rights Violations

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