COVID-19 Series - Part 5: A Look at the Relaxed Rules

COVID-19 Series – Part 5: A Look at the Relaxed Rules

April 22, 2020

by Rita Bowen, MA, RHIA, CHPS, CHPC, SSGB

AHIMA’s Dan Kelly interviews our industry expert Rita Bowen to clear up misconceptions about HIPAA rules, privacy and compliance, and AHIMA’s release of information guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rita Bowen, MA, RHIA, CHPS, CHPC, SSGB

Bowen is an established author and speaker on healthcare privacy and security. She is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), having served as its President and Board Chair, as a member of the Board of Directors and of the Council on Certification, and currently sits on the AHIMA Foundation Board of Directors. In her role at MRO, Bowen works with clients to ensure HIM policies and procedures are to code. Additionally, Bowen serves as the company’s Privacy and Compliance Officer (CPO).