Patient privacy (7)

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Why patients should understand what HIPAA means

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a law that protects the rights and privacy of patients by...

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How belief systems and religion should factor into communication

Religious beliefs often influence the way people view health and acceptable treatments. While communication between patient and provider should...

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HIPAA compliant patient follow-up in telehealth

Healthcare organizations can ensure HIPAA compliant patient follow-ups in telehealth by implementing secure communication methods, such as HIPAA...

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Social media HIPAA violation series: Glenview Nursing Home and videos

A Snapchat video of employees taunting a dementia patient led to a lawsuit against Glenview Nursing Home for violating patient privacy and abuse...

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Bridging innovation and privacy in Musk’s Neuralink trials

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is making a giant leap into uncharted territory with its brain implant and robotic arm, pushing the boundaries of neuroscience...

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Social media HIPAA violations: Citadel Winston-Salem and Tiktok

A nurse’s TikTok videos joking about mistreating patients led to a suspension and sparked debate about professionalism and social media use in...

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Social media HIPAA violations: Grady Hospital and Facebook posts

A paramedic’s posts in a controversial Facebook group uncovered serious breaches of patient privacy and ethical conduct, leading to disciplinary...

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Notifying patients of provider availability changes

Healthcare practices should notify patients of provider availability changes through HIPAA compliant communication channels, such as encrypted email,...

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Maintaing HIPAA compliance when patients share PHI over social media

To maintain HIPAA compliance when patients send protected health information (PHI) via social media, respond without disclosing PHI and direct them...

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How to share coping strategies for patients estranged from family

HIPAA compliant email offers a secure and reliable complement to therapy practices. Patients benefit from consistent support while providers are...

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Social media HIPAA violation series: Photo post

A photo shared from a Tennessee operating room in October 2020 raised concerns about privacy and professionalism, prompting Ballad Health to take...

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Social media HIPAA violations: Nurse shares pandemic perspective

A nurse’s video about working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a HIPAA investigation, raising concerns about patient privacy and...

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Collaborative communication during SUD treatment

A collaborative Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment process provides patients with a higher level of care to heal and recover. To do this, SUD...

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