tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571091910859259556.post855742092859084691..comments2023-10-31T02:30:48.753-07:00Comments on Daily Dose o' Donna: Such a Random Life: In Sickness and In HealthQuery-A-Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06403531785846541267noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571091910859259556.post-84792466862986898172008-03-03T09:36:00.000-08:002008-03-03T09:36:00.000-08:00Donna-I thought I would give you some of my "insid...Donna-<BR/><BR/>I thought I would give you some of my "insider knowledge."<BR/><BR/>HIPPA - Developed to protect the patients privacy as well as to allow coverage to go from one carrier to another (w/o pre-existing condition). With this being said, your doctors office should NEVER give any information to Dave or Lori, for example. The only exception to this that I am aware of is what Rob and I have done. You can sign a waiver allowing them to release infomation to someone. This is something that is normally asked on an initial visit. I am on all of Robs paperwork, as I handle all of our medical needs. The form normally also asks what info you would like released as well as if you would like messages left on voicemail.<BR/><BR/>LEAVING A PRACTICE - As one who has worked on front end staff at differnt medical offices, we have had several dental patients deactivate themselves due to cost or location. This would sometimes be done by just canceling appointments and after a period of time, we would stop calling. My best answer would be to just be honest. They may be upset to lose you, but they won't be offended. They are adults and have the same concerns with their practictioners.<BR/><BR/>I like these types of questions, as it is something I can actually give honest opinions on. So for any further questions, just ask. I have worked in physical therapy, dental, medical equipment and now long term care. I have done everything from assisting, medical insurance billing, office management, etc.<BR/><BR/>GOOD LUCK! TheresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com