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Liyanda Tembani: Jan 21, 2025 11:01:55 AM
Mobile health (mHealth) is the use of mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable technologies in healthcare delivery and management. It encompasses a variety of applications, including remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, health...
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Liyanda Tembani: Jan 19, 2025 6:48:56 PM
HIPAA mandates strict protections for psychotherapy notes, considering them highly sensitive and confidential information within a patient's medical...
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Liyanda Tembani: Jan 13, 2025 8:58:40 AM
Automatic encryption can ensure HIPAA compliance for healthcare providers by consistently securing protected health information (PHI) without manual...
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Liyanda Tembani: Jan 10, 2025 7:15:00 PM
Mental health professionals can ensure HIPAA compliant text messaging during a mental health crisis by selecting secure, encrypted platforms designed...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 30, 2024 11:50:38 AM
Yes, the HIPAA Privacy Rule protects the health information of deceased individuals for 50 years following their death. During this time, their...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 27, 2024 11:20:23 AM
Small to medium-sized practices may face challenges with HIPAA requirements due to limited resources and staffing constraints. They should prioritize...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 27, 2024 11:07:19 AM
A HIPAA security program is a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and technical measures implemented by healthcare organizations to protect...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 27, 2024 8:41:32 AM
The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits PHI disclosure to law enforcement without patient authorization in specific situations, like complying with court...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 24, 2024 10:16:36 AM
Encryption converts electronic data into an unreadable format, ensuring its confidentiality and integrity. While not explicitly mandated, HIPAA...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 24, 2024 1:00:00 AM
Healthcare organizations can share anonymized patient stories to build trust, educate patients, and reduce stigma, all while complying with HIPAA....
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 20, 2024 1:00:00 AM
Double opt-in is when patients confirm their subscription to receive emails by initially providing their contact information and verifying their...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 16, 2024 1:00:00 AM
Under HIPAA, patient authorization exceptions allow protected health information (PHI) disclosure without consent for treatment, payment, and...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 10, 2024 1:51:47 PM
No, you are not required to retain a decedent’s health records for 50 years under HIPAA. The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects a decedent’s protected...
