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hipaa enforcement
02 Feb

HIPAA Enforcement: What Federal Agency Regulates HIPAA?

Danielle Kelvas, MD2023-02-02T19:10:58+00:00

The Evolution of HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was initially passed in 1996. The Act has been revised and updated numerous times in the last ten years to reflect the rapidly […]

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27 Jan

SLAM Method: How to Prevent HIPAA Email Phishing Attacks

Danielle Kelvas, MD2023-01-27T19:07:27+00:00

Cyberattacks are on the Rise
Cybercrime hit the scene in the 1970s as computer information technology (IT) took shape. What started as spam mutated into malware and viruses (the first virus was reported in 1982, […]

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What is the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule of 2013?
24 Jan

What is the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule of 2013?

Danielle Kelvas, MD2023-01-24T15:23:08+00:00

History of Laws Leading Up to Omnibus
Policymaking in the United States can feel quite confusing, so before explaining the final Omnibus Rule, it’s essential to define a few terms and describe what came before.
The […]

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What is a covered entity?
17 Jan

What is a Covered Entity Under HIPAA?

Danielle Kelvas, MD2023-01-17T16:37:59+00:00

When in doubt, anyone or any company that handles protected health information (PHI) should be aware and well-informed of the HIPAA privacy rule. That said, HIPAA technically only applies to covered entities and isn’t […]

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HIPAA Privacy Rule: What is an Incidental Disclosure?
10 Jan

What is an Incidental Disclosure Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

Danielle Kelvas, MD2023-01-10T15:26:35+00:00

As extensively documented in other articles on the site, the HIPAA privacy rule has highly detailed regulations regarding what patient health information (PHI) is, how it needs to be protected and transferred, and the […]

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Data Processing Agreements: What is a DPA?
06 Jan

Data Processing Agreements: What is a DPA?

Danielle Kelvas, MD2023-01-06T15:47:02+00:00

Starting in the 1960s, healthcare providers slowly shifted from documenting on rudimentary paper to using electronic health records. Today, 9 in 10 physicians use electronic health records (EHR).1 Many industries followed suit by moving […]

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hipaa waiver of authorization
29 Dec

Waiver of Authorization: Exceptions When HIPAA Can be Broken

Danielle Kelvas, MD2022-12-29T15:40:37+00:00

Are you aware of the HIPAA waiver of authorization and when it applies? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) outlines various patient privacy safeguards, including the HIPAA waiver.
The HIPAA waiver is allowed […]

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hipaa compliance for texting
28 Nov

HIPAA Compliant Text Messaging: How Does HIPAA Apply to Texting?

Danielle Kelvas, MD2022-11-28T21:52:51+00:00

Research shows that 63% of individuals prefer to do business with companies that offer SMS as a form of contact over those that don’t (1).
Communicating via texting with patients and employees appears to be […]

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bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
17 Nov

Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace: How are They Transmitted? 

Danielle Kelvas, MD2022-11-17T16:24:44+00:00

Are you at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace? Approximately 5.6 million employees are at risk of bloodborne pathogens (BBP) exposure. Employees who encounter bloodborne pathogens face the danger of […]

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hostile work environment
09 Nov

Harassment Definition: What is a Hostile Work Environment?

HIPAA Exams2022-11-11T17:02:48+00:00

Every employee deserves to be treated with respect. Unfortunately, harassment still occurs in the workplace causing employees to be treated in an uncomfortable manner. There is workplace harassment in all types of work environments […]

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About Dr. Danielle Kelvas, MD

Dr. Kelvas, MD earned her medical degree from Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University.
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