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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 9, 2025 4:34:30 PM
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions often involve transferring sensitive patient information between entities. Ensuring HIPAA compliance during this process protects patient privacy and avoids regulatory penalties.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 9, 2025 3:00:08 PM
A U.S. Army communications specialist was arrested in Texas for allegedly leaking presidential call logs and hacking telecommunications firms as part...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 7:23:21 PM
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for HIPAA compliant email ensure organizations meet the privacy and security requirements mandated by the Health...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 6:59:16 PM
Mergers in the healthcare industry can significantly impact compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). While...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 8:55:39 AM
While both civil and criminal penalties aim to uphold the integrity of HIPAA, the primary difference lies in intent and enforcement. Civil penalties...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 8:47:54 AM
Responding to and reporting a data breach is a responsibility that requires prompt action, transparency, and adherence to regulatory requirements. By...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 7:53:08 AM
Phishing is a cyberattack where criminals attempt to deceive individuals into sharing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card details,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 6:53:36 AM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) imposes stringent confidentiality regulations on medical professionals. However,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 6, 2025 3:03:28 PM
While the civil penalties for HIPAA violations often get the spotlight, the law also enforces serious criminal penalties for individuals or entities...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 6, 2025 3:27:03 AM
Determining whether a healthcare lawyer is a business associate under HIPAA is context-dependent. The key consideration is whether their services...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 4, 2025 8:43:09 PM
Auditing email campaigns involves a review of email marketing strategies, content, performance metrics, and compliance with best practices and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 4, 2025 2:06:10 PM
Verbal authorization can be valid in healthcare under specific circumstances, but it depends on the context, the type of information being disclosed,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 31, 2024 3:23:20 PM
Face-to-face marketing provides a unique opportunity to connect with patients in a meaningful way. While it is generally exempt from the HIPAA...
