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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

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Can healthcare organizations share patient information with a caller?

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 15, 2024 3:24:57 AM

Healthcare organizations can share a patient's information with a caller if the patient has agreed to it and the caller follows specific privacy...

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What to do when patient emails contain too much PHI

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 13, 2024 6:08:54 AM

If emails from patients contain too much PHI, acknowledge the email securely using a HIPAA compliant system, avoid replying with additional sensitive...

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Online mental health intake forms and HIPAA

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 13, 2024 5:58:24 AM

Your mental health intake forms meet HIPAA standards when they ensure the protection of patient data through encryption, collect only the minimum...

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HIPAA compliance risks during mass health screenings

Liyanda Tembani: Oct 11, 2024 7:21:16 PM

The main HIPAA risks during mass health screenings include lack of privacy in screening areas, improper handling of paper or digital records,...

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Understanding HIPAAs right of access to individuals research data

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 1:45:00 PM

HIPAA’sright of access allows individuals to take control of their health data even when it comes to research data. If their data is part of a...

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The importance of email retention

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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Characteristics of effective communication in a mental health setting

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....