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Health workers are constantly walking the tightrope. Apart from attending to the medical needs of their patients, they must be aware of the legal demands of their professions. If these legal…
What to Know Before Responding to a Medical Record Subpoena
Under HIPAA laws, protected health information (PHI) should not be disclosed to third parties. So, what do you do if a subpoena requests you disclose one? Can you legally ignore a subpoena? Exactly…
Are you using cloud-based services to store or process patient health information (PHI)? If so, it's important to make sure that these services are HIPAA-compliant. In this blog post, we'll explore…
Is Google Voice HIPAA Compliant? 
Healthcare providers are constantly looking for better ways to communicate with patients while adhering to strict privacy regulations. Google Voice, with its free and paid plans, presents an…
Is Your Organization Fully Omnibus Rule HIPAA Compliant?
Protecting patient data is one of the main responsibilities of healthcare organizations, especially in light of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Omnibus Rule enacted in…
In the healthcare industry, protecting patient privacy and ensuring the security of sensitive health information are paramount. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets…
Understanding the 5 Main HIPAA Rules
Healthcare organizations that handle protected health information (PHI) are governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA. The law consists of several rules…
is texting hipaa compliant?
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…
The internet has provided widespread access to all kinds of information. However, not all of the sources are reliable or legitimate. This has made the internet a scary place to visit for many seeking…
Recently, federal regulatory departments have published new guidelines for healthcare organizations. These guidelines clarify how organizations must protect patients' privacy when they work with…