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Incidental PHI exposure and business associate agreements

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 29, 2024 5:36:55 PM

A business associate agreement (BAA) is not required for organizations or individuals, such as janitorial services, whose functions don’t involve...

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Does HIPAA apply to fitness and health clubs?

Farah Amod: Oct 29, 2024 5:35:54 PM

Fitness and health clubs are not considered covered entities under HIPAA. However, there are potential exceptions, like a wellness program under a...

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Does HIPAA apply to professional medical interpreters?

Farah Amod: Oct 29, 2024 5:22:32 PM

Professional medical interpreters assist in facilitating communication between healthcare providers and patients with limited proficiency in the...

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What are the exceptions to HIPAA?

Farah Amod: Oct 29, 2024 5:14:47 PM

HIPAA exceptions include general rulings, emergency scenarios, state and federal exclusions, operational and occupational variations, and exceptions...

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HIPAA compliance checklist

Farah Amod: Oct 29, 2024 1:00:56 PM

To comply with HIPAA, it’s best to follow a roadmap of the most important aspects of compliance. Below is a checklist of what you can do for your...

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When can drug test results be shared without consent?

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 29, 2024 3:26:32 AM

HIPAA mainly protects a patient's protected health information (PHI), which drug testing can often fall under. Drug test results are treated like any...

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Does signing a BAA automatically make a vendor HIPAA compliant?

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 29, 2024 3:17:06 AM

No, signing a business associate agreement (BAA) does not automatically make a vendor HIPAA compliant. While a BAA is required, it only outlines the...

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Managing text message threads for group therapy patients

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 28, 2024 4:17:20 PM

Group therapy practitioners should manage text threads to protect patient privacy and be compliant with HIPAA.

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Are delivery truck lines business associates?

Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 28, 2024 3:48:19 PM

Delivery truck lines help transport goods or documents. They are not considered business associates under HIPAA, as they typically do not handle or...

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Is the United Parcel Service considered a business associate under HIPAA?

Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 26, 2024 1:00:00 AM

In its role as a carrier of physical packages containing PHI, UPS is not considered a business associate under HIPAA because it qualifies for the...

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Covered entities and business associate requirements under HIPAA

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 25, 2024 6:58:14 AM

A covered entity is not liable for the actions of its business associates nor required to monitor their actions under HIPAA. While covered entities...

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What to do if accused of a HIPAA violation

Farah Amod: Oct 25, 2024 6:00:00 AM

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Avoiding a HIPAA breach when emailing patient payment information

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 25, 2024 5:00:00 AM

Healthcare organizations can avoid a HIPAA breach when emailing patient payment information by using encrypted email services, securing business...