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Are voicemail transcriptions subject to HIPAA?

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 24, 2024 1:18:52 PM

Voicemail transcriptions are subject to HIPAA regulations if they contain protected health information (PHI), which includes any identifiable patient...

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Does HIPAA apply to spouses? 

Farah Amod: Oct 24, 2024 12:59:14 PM

According to the HHS, there are certain situations when providers may share health information with spouses. Providers must understand HIPAA and use...

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Is the US Postal Service a business associate under HIPAA?

Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 24, 2024 11:20:09 AM

The US Postal Service is not a business associate under HIPAA because it does not access or use protected health information. Instead, it serves as a...

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What you need to know about sharing PHI with family

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 22, 2024 10:11:38 AM

Healthcare organizations must ensure HIPAA compliant communication with family members and caregivers to protect patient privacy, avoid unauthorized...

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HIPAA for law enforcement

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 20, 2024 3:26:43 PM

While healthcare providers can share protected health information (PHI) with law enforcement in certain situations, they must do so while balancing...

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HIPAA compliant credit card processing

Farah Amod: Oct 20, 2024 8:02:12 AM

HIPAA, as a regulatory framework, imposes strict compliance standards on entities that handle health records. However, credit cards are exempted on...

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Are email aliases HIPAA compliant

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 18, 2024 1:21:56 PM

Email aliases can be HIPAA compliant with proper security measures, like encryption, having a business associate agreement (BAA) with the email...

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Is emailing about a colleague's medical condition a HIPAA violation?

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 18, 2024 9:50:02 AM

Emailing about a colleague's medical condition is a HIPAA violation. Medical information about a colleague is considered protected health information...

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What are the penalties for breaching HIPAA?

Farah Amod: Oct 18, 2024 8:15:00 AM

Breaching HIPAA regulations can lead to severe financial penalties, criminal charges, and reputational damage. The penalties for HIPAA breaches...

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Using dual roles for security and privacy officers in healthcare

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 15, 2024 4:52:55 PM

Organizations often combine the roles of Security and Privacy officers because the organization is too small to facilitate separate roles or to...

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Understanding HIPAA transactions and code set rules

Farah Amod: Oct 15, 2024 3:45:16 PM

Code sets and transactions are standardized codes used for data elements in healthcare. These codes can simplify the exchange of information and lead...

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CMS rules for HIPAA compliance when texting patient data

Farah Amod: Oct 15, 2024 12:44:46 PM

As healthcare professionals increasingly rely on mobile technology for patient care, HIPAA compliance has become a growing concern. The Centers for...

Is HIPAA compliance necessary when communicating with school counselors?

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 15, 2024 8:37:25 AM