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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 health information (PHI) for 50 years after death but does not impose record retention requirements.
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 3, 2024 6:33:49 PM
The following breaches in healthcare were reported this week:
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 2, 2024 3:15:31 AM
Healthcare organizations can ensure HIPAA compliant patient follow-ups in telehealth by implementing secure communication methods, such as HIPAA...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 30, 2024 10:35:43 AM
Healthcare providers should use HIPAA compliant email for international patients when providing telehealth services across borders. Choose an email...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 28, 2024 6:23:10 PM
Tissue repositories are any facilities that collect or store tissue for research purposes. According to the HHS, tissue repositories are not covered...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 26, 2024 7:57:04 PM
Familylinks Inc., a nonprofit healthcare provider based in Pittsburgh, recently reported a data security incident that potentially exposed the...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 26, 2024 7:52:55 PM
On November 14, 2024, TriHealth Physician Partners reported a data breach from a security incident at one of its vendors. The breach exposed...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 26, 2024 3:20:31 PM
Option Care Health, a provider of home and alternate site infusion therapy, recently reported a data security incident that compromised the protected...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 25, 2024 3:27:36 AM
Healthcare organizations must manage HIPAA compliance risks when sharing protected health information (PHI) on shared devices. They should implement...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 22, 2024 3:34:08 PM
HIPAA allows contacting a patient’s emergency contact or family members in situations where the patient is unable to consent, using professional...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 22, 2024 3:29:14 AM
Real-time messaging and documentation can simplify communication, improve care coordination, and ensure accurate, up-to-date patient records,...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 22, 2024 3:23:01 AM
Healthcare practices should notify patients of provider availability changes through HIPAA compliant communication channels, such as encrypted email,...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 21, 2024 6:39:43 PM
To maintain HIPAA compliance when patients send protected health information (PHI) via social media, respond without disclosing PHI and direct them...
