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What is nurse delegation?
Nurse delegation when a registered nurse transfers responsibility for performing a nursing task to a competent individual while retaining accountability for the outcome.
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Can a covered entity hire a business associate to dispose of PHI?
According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ FAQ about the Disposal of Protected Health Information, “a covered entity may, but is not...
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The relationship between HIPAA Privacy Rule and state public records laws
According to the National Institute of Health, “In general, the Privacy Rule overrides (or preempts) State laws relating to the privacy of health...
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Do cruise ships have to comply with international data privacy laws?
Cruise ships must comply with international data privacy laws based on where they operate, collect passenger data, and process transactions, meaning...
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Is GoToMeeting HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Based on our research, GoToMeeting is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
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Certifications for healthcare privacy officers
In a recent MedTrainer’s article, Amber Ratcliffe writes, “In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, adherence to regulations and ethical...
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Can healthcare privacy officers delegate duties to staff members?
It’s important for those in healthcare management to successfully distribute responsibilities while ensuring patient data remains secure.
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Is New Relic HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Based on our research, New Relic is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
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UnitedHealth Group resists shareholder proposal on delayed and denied care
UnitedHealth Group is pushing back against a shareholder proposal calling for reports on the broader economic impact of its practices that delay or...
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California reintroduces bill to limit private equity in healthcare
California lawmakers have introduced SB 351, a bill aimed at restricting private equity’s involvement in healthcare management. This bill echoes many...
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Is L-Soft HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Based on our research, L-Soft is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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HIPAA non-compliance penalties during emergencies
In March 30, 2020, the OCR released a notification which stated: ‘During the COVID-19 national emergency, which also constitutes a nationwide public...
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Is it illegal for healthcare organizations to post fake reviews?
“The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule prohibiting businesses from posting fake or misleading reviews. The new rule imposes hefty...