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PHI sharing in multi-agency services collaboration

Multi-agency services in healthcare bring together different health and social service experts to provide comprehensive care to patients. By working as a team, doctors, social workers, therapists, and other specialists can pool their knowledge and...

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What is a database?

A database is an organized collection of structured information or data stored electronically in a computer system. It is usually controlled by a...

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What is a business associate agreement?

A business associate agreement (BAA) is a legally binding contract establishing a relationship between a covered entity under the Health Insurance...

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CMS to notify 946,801 impacted by MOVEit data breach

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) are notifying nearly 946,801...

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The purpose of duty to warn in therapy

While therapy is built on a foundation of trust and confidentiality, therapists must sometimes disclose information in the interest of public safety....

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Barriers to mental healthcare in college students

Students in college frequently struggle with accessing mental healthcare due to the stigma, perceived barriers, and time constraints. However,...

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Celebrating nearly three decades of protecting patient privacy

The HHS celebrates 28 years of health data protection and advancement in patient privacy.

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EDI in healthcare

Electronic data interchange (EDI) has recently impacted how healthcare organizations manage and share information. The technology enables the secure...

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How does HIPAA enforce data security?

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, enforces data security primarily through its Security Rule, which sets national...

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Securing patient data in digital consent forms

Healthcare providers can secure patient data in digital consent forms using strong encryption, robust access controls, and secure storage with...

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Including limited data sets in an account of disclosures

Limited data sets are exempt from a patient's right to an accounting of disclosures.

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Maintaining HIPAA compliance with IoT devices

Healthcare providers can maintain HIPAA compliance in patient communication through Internet of Things (IoT) devices by implementing robust security...

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Adopted standards and operating rules from the CMS

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “HIPAA required HHS to establish national standards for electronic transactions to...

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