Has someone besides a patient asked you for patient information? In most cases, you need to keep information private. However, the HIPAA Privacy Rule summary covers a few instances where you can disclose that […]
Do you work with intravenous drug users? Have you wondered about access to safer options for them? A needle exchange program may be the solution your patients need.
The program can provide access to clean […]
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You work hard to provide your patients with the best care possible, but it can be difficult to […]
Are you keeping an eye out for HIPAA violations in your company? Is this a concern that you have about the future of your business?
This is a common problem and struggle for people in […]
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) dropped the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for HIPAA in December of 2020. Since then, everyone in the medical community has been wondering about the future of the medical field.
New […]
The term HIPAA has been thrown around quite a bit—especially after the events of the past year. While many may use this term, not all truly understand what it means.
HIPAA stands for the Health […]
When it was first implemented in 1996, one of HIPAA’s core goals was to improve Americans’ awareness of and control over their protected health information (PHI). Over time, the OCR has added to and […]
During the pandemic, care providers face many challenges. One of those challenges is maintaining HIPAA compliance during COVID-19 vaccinations.
HIPAA security rules protect patient health information. They establish safeguards that care providers must implement for […]
In February of 2020, the CDC noted that the level of telemedicine visits skyrocketed to about 154 percent more than in 2019.
No doubt, with the COVID-19 pandemic plaguing the world, the need for socially […]
Imagine this, you are going about your day working in the medical industry. Suddenly, you receive notice that you’ve broken the law.
You have violated a part of HIPAA, maybe a part that you didn’t […]
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