Coder Direct has provided a template designed to be sent to your US Congressman and/or your US Senator in regards to the unenforceable laws on records sent overseas. The website also includes linked to find the appropriate representative in your state. It’s important that this message as heard as there is zero protection for PHI overseas.
Please access the template here: http://codersdirect.com/hipaa-overseas-risk-information/
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