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Are cannabis dispensaries covered entities under HIPAA?
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 13, 2024 11:17:38 AM
No, marijuana dispensaries are not covered entities.
HIPAA Compliance (46)
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A comprehensive list of federal agencies that must be HIPAA compliant
HIPAA compliance is often discussed in the context of covered entities like healthcare providers and insurance companies but many federal agencies...
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FAQs: Disclosing PHI
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 12, 2024 2:03:13 PM
Disclosing protected health information (PHI) is governed by strict regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality. Under the Health...
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What are HIPAA's Other Arrangements?
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 12, 2024 6:08:31 AM
Other Arrangements provide government entities with compliant pathways tailored to their specific needs, helping them fulfill their HIPAA obligations...
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The difference between the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the Security Rule
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 12, 2024 6:05:50 AM
HIPAA’s Privacy Rule focuses on protecting the privacy of all forms of protected health information (PHI), whether electronic, paper, or oral. It...
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Legal marijuana and HIPAA
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 12, 2024 5:30:39 AM
When the use of marijuana is prescribed or discussed by a healthcare provider, the information is protected under HIPAA.
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What are the HIPAA rules for video conferencing?
Liyanda Tembani: Sep 12, 2024 5:30:00 AM
The HIPAA rules for video conferencing in teletherapy require that any platform used has encryption, secure user authentication, and safe data...
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Disclosing a minor's PHI
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 11, 2024 3:26:54 AM
Disclosing a minor’s PHI involves careful consideration of both HIPAA regulations and state-specific laws. While parents generally have the right to...
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HIPAA compliance in patient-generated health data (PGHD)
Liyanda Tembani: Sep 10, 2024 5:34:14 PM
Healthcare providers can ensure HIPAA compliance when handling patient-generated health data (PGHD) by treating it as protected health information...
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What is a business associate agreement?
Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 12:01:06 PM
A business associate agreement (BAA) is a legally binding contract establishing a relationship between a covered entity under the Health Insurance...
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EDI in healthcare
Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 3:21:31 AM
Electronic data interchange (EDI) has recently impacted how healthcare organizations manage and share information. The technology enables the secure...
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How does HIPAA enforce data security?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 9, 2024 5:09:46 PM
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, enforces data security primarily through its Security Rule, which sets national...
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Securing patient data in digital consent forms
Kirsten Peremore: Sep 9, 2024 5:00:18 PM
Healthcare providers can secure patient data in digital consent forms using strong encryption, robust access controls, and secure storage with...