HIPAA Compliance (9)

The true cost of sending a fax when it comes to HIPAA compliance

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The true cost of sending a fax when it comes to HIPAA compliance

The cost to send a fax varies widely, ranging from a few cents per page with online services to a few thousand dollars to purchase and maintain a...

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Who does HIPAA apply to?

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Who does HIPAA apply to?

HIPAA applies to covered entities, which include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, as well as their business...

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Are group chats HIPAA compliant

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Are group chats HIPAA compliant

Group chats can be HIPAA compliant, but not all chat platforms are automatically secure enough to meet HIPAA's standards. To be HIPAA compliant,...

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Organ donation registries and HIPAA

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Organ donation registries and HIPAA

Registries serve as a centralized database where individuals voluntarily register their consent to donate organs, tissue, or eyes. While organ...

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HIPAA on a notepad with stethoscope

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What is HIPAA certification?

HIPAA certification is a more advanced form of HIPAA training that provides a thorough understanding of the regulations and encourages a culture of...

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Is sending patients to collections a HIPAA violation?

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Is sending patients to collections a HIPAA violation?

While sending an account to collections is a standard healthcare practice, healthcare providers must understand how to navigate this process without...

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Can mental health practitioners offer group therapy with family

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Can practitioners offer group therapy with family present?

Mental health professionals can offer group therapy with family present generally without patient consent.

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Why implement HIPAA compliant email rules?

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Why implement HIPAA compliant email rules?

Healthcare organizations must implement HIPAA compliant email rules to protect patient privacy, secure sensitive health information, and comply with...

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FAQs: Audit trails and HIPAA

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FAQs: Audit trails and HIPAA

Audit trails keep track of system events, identifying individuals who accessed specific data and at what time. In the context of HIPAA, audit trails...

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What happens to data retention when a patient withdraws consent?

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Data retention after a patient withdraws consent

When a patient withdraws consent, healthcare organizations must stop using and disclosing information for purposes covered by that consent. They are,...

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HIPAA compliant approaches to patient data backup and recovery

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HIPAA compliant approaches to data backup and recovery

HIPAA compliant approaches to patient data backup and recovery should involve identifying protected health information (PHI), conducting risk...

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HIPAA compliant communication strategies for psychologists

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HIPAA compliant communication strategies for psychologists

HIPAA compliant communication for psychologists involves using secure tools (encrypted email and messaging apps), obtaining patient consent,...

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Establishing a HIPAA compliance team

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Establishing a HIPAA compliance team

Establishing a HIPAA compliance team is a proactive step toward ensuring that your organization meets its legal obligations and protects patient...

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