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Building patient trust through equity-centered designed digital tools
One of the biggest challenges in healthcare today involves mistrust among diverse populations. These challenges are often closely linked to a history...
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HIPAA compliant automated messaging for preventive care reminders
Liyanda Tembani: Nov 19, 2024 3:32:38 PM
Automated messaging can be used for HIPAA compliant preventive care reminders when the communication is directly related to the patient’s treatment,...
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How facial recognition technology is changing healthcare privacy
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is transforming healthcare with applications that promise earlier diagnoses and more personalized treatments. New...
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Communication policies that align with HIPAA regulations
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 18, 2024 7:00:00 AM
Creating and implementing communication policies that align with HIPAA regulations ensures compliance, protects patient privacy, and maintains the...
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What is geropsychology?
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 16, 2024 9:09:37 AM
Geropsychology provides tailored care for older patients with an approach that promotes preventative measures to protect patient’s mental health.
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Fighting for reproductive rights among people with chronic conditions
The fall of Roe v. Wade brought a dark reality into the lives of many Americans, but most of all to those who suffer from chronic health conditions....
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Safeguarding PHI
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 10:28:22 AM
Safeguarding protected health information (PHI) ensures patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA, and protects against breaches. It includes best...
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Viral warning about period-tracking apps raises privacy concerns
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 13, 2024 6:13:12 PM
Most period-tracking apps are not covered by HIPAA, leaving user health data vulnerable to legal requests.
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How do we protect patient data against insider threats?
Farah Amod: Nov 12, 2024 5:34:02 PM
Insider threats put the healthcare industry's security and confidentiality of patient data at risk. Healthcare organizations often overlook potential...
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Best practices for documenting teletherapy sessions
Liyanda Tembani: Nov 10, 2024 6:55:01 PM
Best practices for documenting teletherapy sessions under HIPAA include recording session details without patient identifiers, focusing on clinical...
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Why psychiatrists should care about backgrounds in virtual sessions
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 10, 2024 7:15:52 AM
When psychiatrists conduct virtual sessions, the potential risk posed by the background setting is often overlooked. Small things like an Alexa...
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The impact of maternal care on mental health
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 10, 2024 6:41:21 AM
When their mental health information is kept secure and confidential, mothers are more likely to be open about their feelings and any issues they're...
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Can mental health professionals google their patients?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 8, 2024 5:35:02 PM
Mental health professionals, like all healthcare providers, must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which...