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Using video conferencing for communicating with deaf patients
Research on Video Relay Interpretation (VRI) indicates that video conferencing can help deaf patients overcome interpretation barriers and enhance...
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Legal liabilities associated with a data breach
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 15, 2025 7:00:06 PM
The legal liabilities stemming from data breaches are extensive and multifaceted. Beyond fines and lawsuits, organizations risk long-term damage to...
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Should remote monitoring technologies be HIPAA compliant?
Yes, remote monitoring technologies (RMTs) should be HIPAA compliant.
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What is ECCS?
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 14, 2025 1:39:20 PM
Ethical compliance and conduct standards (ECCS) outline acceptable behaviors and practices for staff. An International Journal of Research in...
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Building trust in health information exchanges
Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) have the potential to transform health care by providing secure and efficient access to patient data. These...
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A guide to developing policies for handling PHI
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 10, 2025 5:43:40 PM
Protected health information (PHI) is among the most sensitive data in healthcare, and safeguarding establishes patient privacy, maintains trust, and...
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Can you be charged for requesting a copy of your PHI?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 10, 2025 10:22:47 AM
Patients can be charged a fee for requesting a copy of their protected health information (PHI), but the fee must comply with the guidelines set...
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The significance of the nondiscrimination rule in health programs and activities
In 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made strides in enforcing civil rights and...
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What are technology-neutral standards?
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 8, 2025 7:18:15 PM
The HHS Security Series notes, “When the final Security Rule was published, the security standards were designed to be “technology neutral” to...
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The difference between civil and criminal HIPAA penalties
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 8:55:39 AM
While both civil and criminal penalties aim to uphold the integrity of HIPAA, the primary difference lies in intent and enforcement. Civil penalties...
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A guide to responding and reporting data breaches
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 8:47:54 AM
Responding to and reporting a data breach is a responsibility that requires prompt action, transparency, and adherence to regulatory requirements. By...
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How the updated HIPAA Privacy Rule supports reproductive healthcare privacy
In its 2024 Year in Review, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) stressed its commitment to enhancing...
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Understanding criminal penalties for HIPAA violations
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 6, 2025 3:03:28 PM
While the civil penalties for HIPAA violations often get the spotlight, the law also enforces serious criminal penalties for individuals or entities...