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The role of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in HIPAA compliance
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is central to enforcing HIPAA compliance, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)....
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The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is central to enforcing HIPAA compliance, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)....
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On average, sending a one-page fax takes 30 seconds to a minute, but many factors—such as the length of the document, connection quality, machine...
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No, marijuana dispensaries are not covered entities.
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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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Disclosing protected health information (PHI) is governed by strict regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality. Under the Health...
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Other Arrangements provide government entities with compliant pathways tailored to their specific needs, helping them fulfill their HIPAA obligations...
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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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When the use of marijuana is prescribed or discussed by a healthcare provider, the information is protected under HIPAA.
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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 involves careful consideration of both HIPAA regulations and state-specific laws. While parents generally have the right to...
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Healthcare providers can ensure HIPAA compliance when handling patient-generated health data (PGHD) by treating it as protected health information...
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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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Electronic data interchange (EDI) has recently impacted how healthcare organizations manage and share information. The technology enables the secure...