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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 10:09:56 AM
Email retention in healthcare ensures compliance, supports legal obligations, enhances patient care, and strengthens data security. By implementing...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 8:00:00 AM
Communication in mental health creates a supportive and understanding environment where individuals feel safe to share their thoughts and emotions....
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM
Accessing medical records constitutes a breach if it involves unauthorized access, use, or disclosure that compromises the security or privacy of PHI.
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Farah Amod: Oct 9, 2024 2:34:57 PM
HIPAA compliant Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems are designed to store and transmit PHI while mitigating data privacy and security risks....
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 8, 2024 5:26:01 PM
Granular retention schedules allow healthcare organizations to precisely classify and manage emails based on their content. The approach reduces the...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 5, 2024 7:48:07 AM
Legal counsel in the compliance team is key to understanding HIPAA regulations and addressing potential legal issues. The advisor guarantees that all...
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Farah Amod: Oct 5, 2024 6:56:25 AM
HIPAA does not allow patients to sue for violations. However, under state laws, healthcare providers can be sued. Patients can file complaints with...
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Farah Amod: Oct 4, 2024 1:00:00 AM
The HIPAA Privacy Rule mandates security standards for HIPAA-covered entities to protect patient information and promote cybersecurity policies....
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 3, 2024 7:11:35 PM
Texting protected health information (PHI) internally within a healthcare organization is generally discouraged unless it complies with HIPAA...
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Liyanda Tembani: Oct 3, 2024 6:45:44 PM
Healthcare organizations must ensure they do not share protected health information (PHI) in automatic reply messages to comply with HIPAA...
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Liyanda Tembani: Oct 2, 2024 7:13:19 AM
No, it is not necessarily against HIPAA to give results over the phone. Still, it requires careful adherence to specific guidelines. Healthcare...
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Farah Amod: Oct 2, 2024 6:51:59 AM
HIPAA gives patients greater control over health information through several provisions. These include the rights to access, consent, privacy,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 1, 2024 7:00:30 AM
Protected health information (PHI) refers to any information about health status, healthcare provision, or payment for healthcare that can be linked...
