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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 13, 2024 11:25:32 AM
On average, sending a one-page fax takes 30 seconds to a minute, but many factors—such as the length of the document, connection quality, machine...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 13, 2024 11:17:38 AM
No, marijuana dispensaries are not covered entities.
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HIPAA compliance is often discussed in the context of covered entities like healthcare providers and insurance companies but many federal agencies...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 12, 2024 2:03:13 PM
Disclosing protected health information (PHI) is governed by strict regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality. Under the Health...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 12, 2024 6:08:31 AM
Other Arrangements provide government entities with compliant pathways tailored to their specific needs, helping them fulfill their HIPAA obligations...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 12, 2024 6:05:50 AM
HIPAA’s Privacy Rule focuses on protecting the privacy of all forms of protected health information (PHI), whether electronic, paper, or oral. It...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 12, 2024 5:30:39 AM
When the use of marijuana is prescribed or discussed by a healthcare provider, the information is protected under HIPAA.
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 12, 2024 5:30:00 AM
The HIPAA rules for video conferencing in teletherapy require that any platform used has encryption, secure user authentication, and safe data...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 11, 2024 3:26:54 AM
Disclosing a minor’s PHI involves careful consideration of both HIPAA regulations and state-specific laws. While parents generally have the right to...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 10, 2024 5:34:14 PM
Healthcare providers can ensure HIPAA compliance when handling patient-generated health data (PGHD) by treating it as protected health information...
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Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 12:01:06 PM
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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Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 3:21:31 AM
Electronic data interchange (EDI) has recently impacted how healthcare organizations manage and share information. The technology enables the secure...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 9, 2024 5:09:46 PM
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, enforces data security primarily through its Security Rule, which sets national...
