By
David Thun
With patient privacy and medical identity theft a growing concern, healthcare professionals are closely examining the risks of outsourcing electronic medical record systems to foreign companies, which are not subject to the rigorous security requirements mandated by U.S. law.
By
David Thun
Medical identity theft is difficult to identify and mitigate because it is not discovered quickly, and often involves inside access by employees at healthcare facilities — a key reason for healthcare Notaries to protect their records from unauthorized access by co-workers in the workplace.
By
David Thun
Saying “no” to an improper notarization when your boss is an attorney can be daunting…but it’s critical if you are asked to perform an illegal notarization. Richard Busch, a surety attorney who represents Merchants Bonding Company has defended many Notaries and offers these suggestions.
By
NNA Staff
Notaries must be aware that the U.S. Department of Treasury prohibits certain foreign nationals from doing business with the U.S., and if one of them requests a notarization it must be refused.
By
David Thun
Having dealt with countless medical powers of attorney and the challenges that come with them, Carol Salter, a Notary at McKee
Medical Center in Loveland, Colorado, discusses her methods to keep them sound.
By
Phillip Browne
Some experts are concerned that rising costs and government regulation may put a damper on the long-term outlook for the healthcare industry.
By
NNA Staff
More than 80 percent of respondents to our December Poll reported they either have never encountered, or didn’t know how to identify a fake or forged ID.
By
NNA Staff
Before any signature can be lawfully notarized, the signer must appear in person before you at the time of the notarization.
By
NNA Staff
The Notary Event of the Year — the NNA’s annual Conference — returns to Las Vegas, Nevada this May.
By
NNA Staff
The best way to protect yourself from being held liable in a lawsuit is to exercise “reasonable care” while performing notarizations, which means obeying all laws and carrying out your duties professionally.