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Farah Amod: Dec 30, 2024 6:13:31 PM
A Texas judge has blocked a federal privacy rule, citing conflicts with state laws on abortion and gender care.
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Kapua Iao: Dec 30, 2024 5:52:49 PM
Healthcare organizations increasingly utilize cloud-based data centers to handle, house, and organize medical files. Given the information included...
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Innovative manufacturing techniques, like 3D printing, are changing clinical practice. It allows clinicians to create physical objects from patient...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 30, 2024 4:31:22 PM
Selling protected health information (PHI) is a sensitive topic that has legal, ethical, and practical concerns. Under the Health Insurance...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 30, 2024 11:50:38 AM
Yes, the HIPAA Privacy Rule protects the health information of deceased individuals for 50 years following their death. During this time, their...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 30, 2024 10:53:02 AM
A Release of Information (ROI) form is a legal document used to obtain a person's consent to disclose their personal information, typically in...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 30, 2024 10:44:30 AM
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released the Nursing Facility Industry Segment-Specific...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 29, 2024 6:32:36 PM
Healthcare organizations need to use collaborative healthcare efforts because they help ensure patients receive the best possible care. This need...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 29, 2024 12:55:41 PM
Patients can request an accounting of disclosures that includes information shared by their covered entity during litigation, as per 45 CFR 164.528.
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Farah Amod: Dec 29, 2024 9:33:17 AM
In healthcare, where so much is at stake, the supply chain is fundamental for getting medications, equipment, and resources where they’re needed...
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Farah Amod: Dec 28, 2024 10:28:04 AM
Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a concern for healthcare organizations and business associates...
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Farah Amod: Dec 28, 2024 10:18:00 AM
The HIPAA security rule permits sending electronic protected health information (ePHI) via email or the Internet, provided safeguards are in place to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 28, 2024 8:37:07 AM
A Medical Savings Account (MSA) is a type of financial account designed to help individuals save money for healthcare expenses.
