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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 6, 2024 2:20:20 PM
No, physicians with hospital privileges do not need to enter business associate agreements (BAAs) with the hospital. These physicians are participating in an organized health care arrangement (OHCA) with the hospital, allowing them to share...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 6, 2024 2:07:50 PM
HIPAA sets strict guidelines for handling and sharing protected health information (PHI) to ensure patient privacy. These guidelines are also...
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Farah Amod: Nov 6, 2024 6:27:34 AM
A new tool has been released that can bypass Google Chrome’s latest cookie encryption, sparking concerns over the security of user data stored in the...
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Generally no, but since the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) often handles protected health information (PHI), using HIPAA compliant...
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Farah Amod: Nov 6, 2024 3:27:17 AM
Private practices must understand HIPAA marketing requirements to successfully create campaigns that pull in patients while keeping their protected...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 6, 2024 3:12:42 AM
Business associates are not required to give individuals direct access to their protected health information (PHI). However, they must assist the...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 5, 2024 4:47:50 PM
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released guidance to help operators...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 5, 2024 1:43:59 PM
Canadian law enforcement has arrested Alexander Moucka, a suspect in a significant cyberattack that compromised the data of numerous Snowflake...
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Farah Amod: Nov 5, 2024 1:20:00 PM
Healthcare organizations generate and store vast amounts of sensitive data however protecting that information isn’t just about following the...
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Farah Amod: Nov 5, 2024 1:00:36 PM
A HIPAA compliance plan is a detailed, tailored strategy that enables healthcare organizations to respond swiftly and effectively to incidents,...
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Farah Amod: Nov 5, 2024 12:30:25 PM
The digitalization of healthcare has transformed how health services are how the healthcare system operates. Many practices rely on digitalized...
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Farah Amod: Nov 5, 2024 7:59:40 AM
Healthcare organizations face the challenge of protecting sensitive patient information. From personal identities to medical histories, this data is...
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For more than three decades, covered entities, like healthcare organizations, have turned to consultants and risk managers for guidance on the...
