HIPAA Compliance (4)

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The difference between consent and authorization

Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, consent is a voluntary, flexible process that allows healthcare providers to use or disclose protected health...

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What is HIPAA's Conduit Exception

The HIPAA Conduit Exception refers to a specific provision in the HIPAA Privacy Rule that allows certain entities to share protected health...

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How HIPAA defines confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI

HIPAA defines confidentiality as the protection of patient data from unauthorized disclosure. Integrity involves safeguarding data accuracy and...

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Do community health workers have to comply with HIPAA?

Community health workers access protected health information (PHI), so the workers and the centers they operate in have to comply with HIPAA.

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Are voicemail transcriptions subject to HIPAA?

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? 

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?

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

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

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HIPAA for law enforcement

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

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

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?

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?

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

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