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DELL employees data exposed in potential data breach
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 22, 2024 1:34:42 PM
Dell has potentially experienced a leak exposing the data of over 10,000 employees.
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Are patients willing to pay for better privacy?
People value their privacy, yet the cost and risks of maintaining it are usually ignored. In healthcare, it is not always well-defined to balance...
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Who does HIPAA apply to?
Liyanda Tembani: Sep 21, 2024 8:17:19 PM
HIPAA applies to covered entities, which include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, as well as their business...
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Are group chats HIPAA compliant
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 21, 2024 8:03:20 PM
Group chats can be HIPAA compliant, but not all chat platforms are automatically secure enough to meet HIPAA's standards. To be HIPAA compliant,...
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Atrium Health faces data breach
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 21, 2024 7:43:41 PM
On September 13, 2024, Atrium Health confirmed a data breach linked to a phishing attack. The incident has raised concerns about the security of...
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Organ donation registries and HIPAA
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 21, 2024 8:24:52 AM
Registries serve as a centralized database where individuals voluntarily register their consent to donate organs, tissue, or eyes. While organ...
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What is HIPAA certification?
Farah Amod: Sep 20, 2024 10:45:00 AM
HIPAA certification is a more advanced form of HIPAA training that provides a thorough understanding of the regulations and encourages a culture of...
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Is sending patients to collections a HIPAA violation?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 20, 2024 10:15:00 AM
While sending an account to collections is a standard healthcare practice, healthcare providers must understand how to navigate this process without...
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Can practitioners offer group therapy with family present?
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 20, 2024 3:28:59 AM
Mental health professionals can offer group therapy with family present generally without patient consent.
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Why implement HIPAA compliant email rules?
Liyanda Tembani: Sep 20, 2024 3:20:29 AM
Healthcare organizations must implement HIPAA compliant email rules to protect patient privacy, secure sensitive health information, and comply with...
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Unsecured database exposes therapy records from mental health firm
Farah Amod: Sep 20, 2024 3:16:52 AM
A security breach has exposed the health details of thousands of individuals seeking mental health and addiction treatment services.
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FAQs: Audit trails and HIPAA
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 20, 2024 3:04:40 AM
Audit trails keep track of system events, identifying individuals who accessed specific data and at what time. In the context of HIPAA, audit trails...