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Presents a reprint of the author's article in the July 8, 1992 issue of `Philippine Times,' about cultural and linguistic barriers that Filipinos face in American mainstream society. Marks of a true sociolinguistically fluent bilingual; Filipinos' community behavior.

The article presents questions and answers related to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the U.S. One question deals with the storage of patients' medical records. A reader asked the conditions that can make him also responsible for a HIPAA violation committed by a business associate. Another question deals with publicizing resolutions.

The article presents question and answer on electronic prescribing of Part D drugs in the U.S. Any internal medicine practice that prefers to e-prescribe must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's privacy standards which are designed to protect patients' medical records.

The article presents a question and answer advisory that is addressed to physicians in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. There is an inquiry about misrepresentation of identity among patients. A question is posed on the appropriate response to a patient who requests for the transfer of a copy of her health records to another physician's office. The bearer of responsibility in discarding old patient records that contain protected health information is discussed. The reporting of an impaired driver is also in question.

Presents a question-and-answer advisory on filing Medicare claims electronically in a HIPAA-compliant format for establishing a family practice. Submission of all Medicare claims submitted after October 16, 2003 electronically according to the rule implementing a congressional mandate; Exemptions for accepting paper claims; Procedure for monitoring physician compliance with the rule.

Presents question and answer advisory related to medical economics in the U.S. Means of obtaining a medical records of patients; Use of patient information for quality assurance in managed care for diabetics; Characteristics of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Presents a question and answer advisory about the medical leave act in the U.S. Provisions of the bill; Assessment on the total claims of the employees; Enhancement on the quality of care.