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Please sign this petition to help change our industry. - Smitty


Posted: Apr 03, 2014

The overall tone of most posts on this site reflect the need for change and regulation in our industry so we can stop being taken advantage of and also that medical records are kept accurate and safe. If you feel this way, please click on the link below and sign the petition to address the joint commission to try to help regulate our industry. http://www.change.org/petitions/joint-commission-petition-the-joint-commission-to-develop-medical-transcription-and-documentation-standards?recruiter=88357331&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

Why do they never specifically mention the fact in these petitions - sm

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that HIPAA doesn't apply overseas where most of the work is going, and that they have access to SS numbers, DOB, entire identities, very private health info, etc... I think that's the most important point that needs to be screamed from the rooftops and sent to every newspaper and media outlet.


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