HIPAA Compliance (8)

Social media and patient information

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Social media and patient information

HIPAA prohibits healthcare staff from sharing forms of patient data on their personal social media accounts.

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Understanding HIPAA

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Understanding HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a piece of legislation that influences how organizations manage sensitive patient...

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Managing pediatric PHI under HIPAA

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Managing pediatric PHI under HIPAA

Considerations for managing pediatric PHI under HIPAA include being compliant with the Privacy Rule, which grants parents access to their child's...

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Avoiding HIPAA violations when fowarding emails

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Avoiding HIPAA violations when fowarding emails

Healthcare organizations can avoid HIPAA violations when forwarding emails by using HIPAA compliant email systems, encrypting emails and attachments,...

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Does HIPAA apply to fundraising?

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Does HIPAA apply to fundraising?

HIPAA applies to fundraising activities if patient data is used in communications meant for acquiring potential donors.

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How does HIPAA apply to student immunization records?

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How does HIPAA apply to student immunization records?

School immunization records are protected by HIPAA when they are created and maintained by covered entities rather than schools. In this instance,...

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HIPAA compliance and ambulance service providers

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HIPAA compliance and ambulance service providers

HIPAA requires ambulance service providers to take significant measures to ensure patient information is protected and handled in compliance with the...

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Who needs HIPAA compliance training

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Who needs HIPAA compliance training

Any individual or entity that handles protected health information (PHI) is required to follow HIPAA rules and receive training to ensure compliance.

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HIPAA compliant Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

HIPAA compliant VoIP is an essential aspect of secure healthcare communication. Healthcare organizations can ensure compliance and benefit from the...

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The basic elements of a HIPAA compliant breach notification

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The basic elements of a HIPAA compliant breach notification

Under HIPAA, covered entities must notify affected individuals, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and in some cases, the media,...

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Digital privacy in mental healthcare

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Digital privacy in mental healthcare

Digital privacy in mental healthcare can help maintain HIPAA compliance by protecting patient information from unauthorized access, breaches, and...

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HIPAA violations & enforcement

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HIPAA violations & enforcement

Maintaining HIPAA compliance is challenging but necessary for safeguarding patient data. Knowing how enforcement works, what penalties can be...

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Benefits of a compliance program in healthcare

Implementing a healthcare compliance program has benefits beyond legal and ethical obligations. These programs enhance patient safety, prevent fraud...

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