Discussion
1. Why patient matching and the Master Patient Index (MPI) pose a challenge? Discuss the purpose for the master patient index (MPI) and explain the risks of duplicate medical record numbers if found in the MPI ?
2. Compare the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to other common practices in a medical office
3. Discuss how the computer is valuable for many administrative functions and how it may also be a risk in terms of patient privacy and HIPAA compliance. Describe some special computer safeguards that protect the patient's privacy.