The Joint Commission requires that the medical record contain a summary list for each patient that should include all of the following EXCEPT ____________________.

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The Joint Commission's requirements for a summary list in the medical record focus on clinical and treatment-related information, such as diagnoses, procedures, and drug reactions, rather than financial or insurance information. Therefore, past insurance and billing accounts with significant balances are not required to be included in the summary list.

The Joint Commission Requires That the Medical Record Contain a Summary