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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 5:11:00 PM
Negative reviews can be a stressful situation for any medical professional. Reviews often drive psychiatrists to want to clarify or defend their practice and reputation. Unlike other professions, however, psychiatrists face limitations from ethical...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 6:11:44 AM
Non-routine disclosures refer to the instances where protected health information (PHI)is shared for unique or unexpected situations. These...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 6:06:04 AM
People are often lulled into a sense of security by familiar domains, leading to accessing websites and communications without much thought. Threat...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 4:30:00 AM
There are cases where full access to patient health is necessary, such as for diagnosis or public health purposes.The minimum necessary standard...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 4:14:45 AM
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that some Medicare Advantage (MA) companies may be using health risk assessments (HRAs) and chart reviews...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 3:52:10 AM
Mental and physical health often work in tandem and patients may experience physical symptoms as a result of mental health disorders. Primary care...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 3:45:00 AM
Hijacking communications between patients and providers often allows cybercriminals to extract information and solicit payments and other actions...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 1, 2024 5:29:40 PM
In May 2024, hackers breached Landmark Admin’s network, encrypting systems and stealing sensitive information from over 800,000 people.
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 1, 2024 4:51:29 PM
The HHS has settled its first enforcement action in the OCR’s Risk Analysis Initiative in a settlement with the Bryan County Ambulance Authority.
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 31, 2024 1:39:05 PM
Laredo Medical Center (Laredo) is suing Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the HHS, over a Medicare payment dispute concerning low-income patient care.
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 31, 2024 1:22:44 PM
While related, deidentification and limited data sets are distinct concepts under HIPAA with each serving a specific purpose in the healthcare...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 31, 2024 1:07:55 PM
Consent phishing, also known as OAuth Exploits, is a form of cyberattack that exploits the truth recipients place on popular applications. By...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 30, 2024 3:24:48 AM
Medical advance directives allow another, trusted individual to make decisions in the event a person is incapable of making it themselves.
