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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 18, 2024 3:29:50 AM
HIPAA compliant communication for psychologists involves using secure tools (encrypted email and messaging apps), obtaining patient consent, enforcing strong access controls and data encryption, training staff on security and phishing, establishing...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 17, 2024 4:08:24 PM
Data minimization contributes to HIPAA compliance by ensuring that only the minimum necessary amount of protected health information (PHI) is...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 17, 2024 3:52:53 PM
HIPAA compliance involves protecting patient health information through the key regulations: the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, and the Breach...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 16, 2024 3:33:07 AM
In August 2024, the OCR released a cybersecurity newsletter on the role of facility access controls under the HIPAA Security Rule. The newsletter...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 16, 2024 3:22:42 AM
Subcontractors are considered business associates under HIPAA when they directly handle, manage, or can access protected health information (PHI) as...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 12, 2024 5:30:00 AM
The HIPAA rules for video conferencing in teletherapy require that any platform used has encryption, secure user authentication, and safe data...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 10, 2024 5:34:14 PM
Healthcare providers can ensure HIPAA compliance when handling patient-generated health data (PGHD) by treating it as protected health information...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 9, 2024 4:28:00 PM
Healthcare providers can maintain HIPAA compliance in patient communication through Internet of Things (IoT) devices by implementing robust security...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 9, 2024 10:30:00 AM
HIPAA requires that emails containing protected health information (PHI) be securely managed, retained, and deleted to prevent unauthorized access...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 5, 2024 6:38:20 AM
HIPAA applies to covered entities, as well as their business associates. Non-compliance with HIPAA can result in severe consequences, including civil...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 5, 2024 3:34:45 AM
Blockchain, a technology that stores information like electronic health records (EHRs) in blocks, can help organizations securely manage patient...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 5, 2024 3:17:15 AM
In healthcare, a blockchain is a database of health information stored in blocks, making it more secure. In 2022, the healthcare industry further...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 4, 2024 1:27:49 PM
Subcontractors can be considered business associates under HIPAA if they handle protected health information (PHI) as part of their services. If the...
