Question

Why would a health care clinic or hospital need a health information manager? How might having a designated manager help ensure privacy of patient records?

Answer 1

All records of patients fall under the HIPPA privacy act. When more than one person handles records, things are misplaced, lost, disorganized and fall into the wrong hands. Your confidentiality is very important when disclosing information to the hospitals. Your bank account information, license and social security number are also on their forms.