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Liyanda Tembani: Jan 10, 2025 7:15:00 PM
Mental health professionals can ensure HIPAA compliant text messaging during a mental health crisis by selecting secure, encrypted platforms designed...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 10, 2025 5:58:26 PM
A major education software platform in North America, PowerSchool, experienced a confirmed cyberattack impacting the data of students and teachers.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 10, 2025 10:22:47 AM
Patients can be charged a fee for requesting a copy of their protected health information (PHI), but the fee must comply with the guidelines set...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 9, 2025 4:34:30 PM
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions often involve transferring sensitive patient information between entities. Ensuring HIPAA compliance during this...
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In its 2024 Year in Review, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) stressed its commitment to enhancing...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 30, 2024 11:24:43 AM
For unidentified individuals, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guarantees the protection of their privacy even as...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 30, 2024 10:53:02 AM
A Release of Information (ROI) form is a legal document used to obtain a person's consent to disclose their personal information, typically in...
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Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 5:00:00 PM
As healthcare providers, patients, and families understand the complexities of hospital communication, a common question arises: what information can...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 24, 2024 1:00:00 AM
Healthcare organizations can share anonymized patient stories to build trust, educate patients, and reduce stigma, all while complying with HIPAA....
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Informed consent is more than a procedural formality; it protects patient autonomy on a deeper, almost philosophical level. Informed consent has...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 20, 2024 11:25:28 AM
Health plans can communicate patient information without their authorization primarily for purposes related to treatment, payment, or healthcare...
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When HIPAA guidelines are violated, it can lead to psychological and emotional consequences, social and interpersonal impacts, erosion of trust in...
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Farah Amod: Dec 17, 2024 3:32:21 AM
A photo of a baby shared online by a MUSC Health employee without parental consent illustrated ongoing issues with HIPAA compliance and social media...
