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Sharing substance abuse records under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part

Under HIPAA and the 42 CFR Part 2 rule, substance abuse records can be shared with one written patient consent form for future uses and disclosures related to treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. Once shared, HIPAA covered entities and...

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How to document HIPAA compliance efforts

Healthcare organizations must document HIPAA compliance efforts to safeguard patient information, mitigate legal risks, and prove adherence to...

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Managing pediatric PHI under HIPAA

Considerations for managing pediatric PHI under HIPAA include being compliant with the Privacy Rule, which grants parents access to their child's...

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Avoiding HIPAA violations when fowarding emails

Healthcare organizations can avoid HIPAA violations when forwarding emails by using HIPAA compliant email systems, encrypting emails and attachments,...

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The basic elements of a HIPAA compliant breach notification

Under HIPAA, covered entities must notify affected individuals, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and in some cases, the media,...

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Digital privacy in mental healthcare

Digital privacy in mental healthcare can help maintain HIPAA compliance by protecting patient information from unauthorized access, breaches, and...

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Who does HIPAA apply to?

HIPAA applies to covered entities, which include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, as well as their business...

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Why implement HIPAA compliant email rules?

Healthcare organizations must implement HIPAA compliant email rules to protect patient privacy, secure sensitive health information, and comply with...

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HIPAA compliant approaches to data backup and recovery

HIPAA compliant approaches to patient data backup and recovery should involve identifying protected health information (PHI), conducting risk...

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HIPAA compliant communication strategies for psychologists

HIPAA compliant communication for psychologists involves using secure tools (encrypted email and messaging apps), obtaining patient consent,...

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Data minimization and HIPAA

Data minimization contributes to HIPAA compliance by ensuring that only the minimum necessary amount of protected health information (PHI) is...

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The basics of HIPAA compliance

HIPAA compliance involves protecting patient health information through the key regulations: the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, and the Breach...

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The OCR on using facility access controls

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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