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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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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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Religious beliefs often influence the way people view health and acceptable treatments. While communication between patient and provider should...
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Healthcare organizations can ensure HIPAA compliant patient follow-ups in telehealth by implementing secure communication methods, such as HIPAA...
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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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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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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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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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Healthcare practices should notify patients of provider availability changes through HIPAA compliant communication channels, such as encrypted email,...
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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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HIPAA compliant email offers a secure and reliable complement to therapy practices. Patients benefit from consistent support while providers are...
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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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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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A collaborative Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment process provides patients with a higher level of care to heal and recover. To do this, SUD...