Five senators recently asked the Government Accountability Office to examine the costs and risks associated with mismatched patient records during the agency’s review of patient matching.
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Senators urge GAO to review risks due to patient record mismatching
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Five senators recently asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the costs and risks associated with mismatched patient records during the agency’s review of patient matching. The GAO is required by the 21st Century Cures Act to conduct an assessment on patient matching to protect patient privacy and security.
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