During the investigation of allegations of suspected fraud and abuse,when a government agent presents with a search warrant for patient records,the health information manager _____.

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Health information managers have a duty to cooperate with government agents during investigations of suspected fraud and abuse. However, they should also notify facility legal counsel as soon as possible to ensure that the facility's legal rights are protected and to obtain guidance on how to comply with the search warrant while also protecting patient privacy. If served with a court order, the health information manager may be prohibited from notifying legal counsel. The health information manager should not reject the advice of legal counsel if the government agent instructs otherwise, as their primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with legal and ethical obligations.

During the Investigation of Allegations of Suspected Fraud and Abuse,when