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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 6:11:44 AM
Non-routine disclosures refer to the instances where protected health information (PHI)is shared for unique or unexpected situations. These...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 4, 2024 6:00:00 AM
No, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is not a covered entity under HIPAA. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 4:30:00 AM
There are cases where full access to patient health is necessary, such as for diagnosis or public health purposes.The minimum necessary standard...
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While not all DCPs are regulated by HIPAA, using HIPAA compliant email can help DCPs build patient trust through transparency and accountability. It...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 31, 2024 1:22:44 PM
While related, deidentification and limited data sets are distinct concepts under HIPAA with each serving a specific purpose in the healthcare...
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Liyanda Tembani: Oct 31, 2024 12:51:00 PM
Blind Carbon Copy (BCC) is not enough for HIPAA compliant group emails. While it helps protect recipient privacy by concealing email addresses, it...
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Health data stakeholders must distinguish between the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Health Breach Notification Rule and the Health Insurance...
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Farah Amod: Oct 29, 2024 7:02:20 PM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ensures the protection of protected health information (PHI) during divorce. It makes...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 29, 2024 6:51:42 PM
Encryption is a powerful tool for securing patient information and meeting HIPAA’s requirements for protecting ePHI. While it may not be strictly...
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Liyanda Tembani: Oct 29, 2024 6:14:26 PM
HIPAA defines certain entities as covered entities and imposes specific responsibilities to ensure compliance. If you are involved in the healthcare...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 29, 2024 6:00:47 PM
The Minimum Necessary Standard requires activities like billing, administration, and auditing to be limited to the minimum information reasonably...
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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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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...
