HIPAA and texting

What Are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Committing HIPAA violations as a medical worker can lead to a career end. Oddly enough, these violations are quite common and can occur without direct knowledge of the event.
HIPAA violations are categorized by tier, […]

January 24, 2021

By Greg GarnerHIPAA, HIPAA and texting, HIPAA Audit, HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, HIPAA Business Associates, HIPAA Certification, HIPAA Compliance, HIPAA covered entity, HIPAA Enforcement, HIPAA HITECH, HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard, HIPAA Omnibus, HIPAA Penalties, HIPAA Privacy, HIPAA Security, HIPAA Training, HIPAA Violations

Texting Violation of HIPAA

Imagine you have a thriving medical practice, but your patients want to receive information about their records via text. You learn that you can text your patients, but you need to follow HIPAA rules.
Luckily, […]

January 24, 2021

By Greg GarnerHealth Care Credentialing, Healthcare Communication, HIPAA, HIPAA and texting, HIPAA Certification, HIPAA Compliance, HIPAA covered entity, HIPAA Enforcement, HIPAA Omnibus, HIPAA Privacy, HIPAA Training, HIPAA Violations