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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 18, 2024 6:39:08 PM
Healthcare providers should handle medical record amendments by accepting written requests from patients, securely documenting each request, and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 18, 2024 7:00:00 AM
Creating and implementing communication policies that align with HIPAA regulations ensures compliance, protects patient privacy, and maintains the...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 16, 2024 5:19:27 PM
In a diverse society, healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, serve as the frontline in delivering equitable and inclusive care, especially...
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Farah Amod: Nov 16, 2024 9:16:45 AM
As healthcare organizations and their business partners strive to use the power of AI to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and unlock...
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) itself does not directly apply to astronauts in the International Space Station...
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Farah Amod: Nov 14, 2024 6:08:50 PM
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released an enhanced Security Risk Assessment (SRA)...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 3:31:47 AM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 generated federal regulations that apply to healthcare professionals and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 3:23:11 AM
As part of a broader security strategy, automatic logout helps healthcare providers protect sensitive information, reduce the risk of data breaches,...
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HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules apply to employer health plans that receive, use, and disclose protected health information (PHI) related to an...
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With growing awareness to protect sensitive health information, questions arise when health information is shared outside traditional medical...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 13, 2024 6:05:57 PM
Most period-tracking apps are not directly associated with a healthcare provider or covered entity. They typically collect data for consumer use...
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President-elect Donald Trump’s return could bring several changes in US health policy, with reforms across Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and...
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During the recent Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security conference, the Department of Health and Human Services...
