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Best practices for documenting teletherapy sessions

Best practices for documenting teletherapy sessions under HIPAA include recording session details without patient identifiers, focusing on clinical content while avoiding personal opinions, and following other HIPAA best practices.

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How to avoid common HIPAA violations in digital communications

Common HIPAA violations in digital communication include unencrypted communication, lack of access controls, inadequate staff training, sharing PHI...

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Why psychiatrists should care about backgrounds in virtual sessions

When psychiatrists conduct virtual sessions, the potential risk posed by the background setting is often overlooked. Small things like an Alexa...

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The impact of maternal care on mental health

When their mental health information is kept secure and confidential, mothers are more likely to be open about their feelings and any issues they're...

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Can mental health professionals google their patients?

Mental health professionals, like all healthcare providers, must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which...

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Ransomware group demands baguettes from Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is investigating a ransomware attack claimed by the Hellcat group. The group is demanding $125,000 in baguettes and threatening to...

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Missouri law firm experiences data breach impacting healthcare client

Thompson Coburn faced a targeted hacking incident, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive files related to their client, Presbyterian...

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How Trump’s re-election could impact US cybersecurity

With a second term on the horizon, Trump’s cybersecurity policies could shape the future of US defenses against ransomware, business email...

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Email breach at Kaiser Permanente exposes patient data in Oakland

On November 1, 2024, Kaiser Permanente notified patients of a recent data breach affecting over 40,000 patients. Threat actors gained access to the...

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Massive breach at Mystic Valley Elder Services exposes info of 87,000

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) experienced a security incident earlier this year, resulting in the exposure of over 80,000 patients' data.

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Meeting HIPAA requirements while working remotely

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) explains, “Telework has immediate and long-term benefits for healthcare organizations but security...

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Understanding micro-segmentation

While HIPAA does not explicitly mention micro-segmentation, it is a security approach aligning with HIPAA’s security requirements by limiting access...

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Improving patient education in overburdened healthcare systems

Hospital overcrowding is a global issue that affects the number of resources available and the quality of care. According to Theron Govender, a final...

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