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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 29, 2024 12:55:41 PM
Patients can request an accounting of disclosures that includes information shared by their covered entity during litigation, as per 45 CFR 164.528.
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Farah Amod: Dec 29, 2024 9:33:17 AM
In healthcare, where so much is at stake, the supply chain is fundamental for getting medications, equipment, and resources where they’re needed...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 28, 2024 10:33:40 AM
A data breach at the Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) has exposed the personal and medical information of 445,000 individuals.
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Farah Amod: Dec 28, 2024 10:28:04 AM
Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a concern for healthcare organizations and business associates...
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Farah Amod: Dec 28, 2024 10:18:00 AM
The HIPAA security rule permits sending electronic protected health information (ePHI) via email or the Internet, provided safeguards are in place to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 28, 2024 8:37:07 AM
A Medical Savings Account (MSA) is a type of financial account designed to help individuals save money for healthcare expenses.
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The story of quantum computing is one of human ingenuity and curiosity, from the early 20th-century discovery of quantum mechanics to a future of...
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Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 5:00:00 PM
As healthcare providers, patients, and families understand the complexities of hospital communication, a common question arises: what information can...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 27, 2024 11:20:23 AM
Small to medium-sized practices may face challenges with HIPAA requirements due to limited resources and staffing constraints. They should prioritize...
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Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 11:13:24 AM
The domain name system (DNS) translates human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. However, this system is not immune to...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 27, 2024 11:07:19 AM
A HIPAA security program is a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and technical measures implemented by healthcare organizations to protect...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 27, 2024 9:02:31 AM
De-identification forms are documents or templates used to ensure that sensitive information, particularly personally identifiable information (PII)...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 27, 2024 8:41:32 AM
The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits PHI disclosure to law enforcement without patient authorization in specific situations, like complying with court...
