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Texas doctor challenges HHS over reproductive health privacy rule

A physician in Texas has initiated a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in an effort to halt enforcement of a recently amended privacy rule pertaining to reproductive healthcare.

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What are medical advance directives?

Medical advance directives allow another, trusted individual to make decisions in the event a person is incapable of making it themselves.

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Microsoft creates fake Azure tenants to combat phishing

Microsoft has adopted an innovative approach to counter phishing attacks, effectively luring cybercriminals into carefully crafted honeypots by...

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HIPAA and divorce

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ensures the protection of protected health information (PHI) during divorce. It makes...

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Why is encryption important for HIPAA compliance?

Encryption is a powerful tool for securing patient information and meeting HIPAA’s requirements for protecting ePHI. While it may not be strictly...

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How to know if you’re a covered entity

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How to know if you’re a covered entity

HIPAA defines certain entities as covered entities and imposes specific responsibilities to ensure compliance. If you are involved in the healthcare...

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When does the minimum necessary standard apply? 

The Minimum Necessary Standard requires activities like billing, administration, and auditing to be limited to the minimum information reasonably...

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Incidental PHI exposure and business associate agreements

A business associate agreement (BAA) is not required for organizations or individuals, such as janitorial services, whose functions don’t involve...

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Does HIPAA apply to fitness and health clubs?

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Does HIPAA apply to fitness and health clubs?

Fitness and health clubs are not considered covered entities under HIPAA. However, there are potential exceptions, like a wellness program under a...

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Does HIPAA apply to professional medical interpreters?

Professional medical interpreters assist in facilitating communication between healthcare providers and patients with limited proficiency in the...

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What are the exceptions to HIPAA?

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What are the exceptions to HIPAA?

HIPAA exceptions include general rulings, emergency scenarios, state and federal exclusions, operational and occupational variations, and exceptions...

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Michigan dental practice reaches $2.7 million settlement

A Michigan dental practice settled for $2.7 million following a 2023 data breach impacting over 1 million patients.

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OCR releases ransomware prevention guidance

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has published a video to help healthcare organizations prevent ransomware...

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