HIPAA and the coronavirus
HIPAA and public health emergencies: updates from the OCR
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HIPAA
Staying on the right side of the law. Updates health care privacy and security rules and regulations.
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Case briefs — HIPAA
Case studies about violations of HIPAA privacy rules.
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Practice fined for response to social media review
Dallas dental practice fined $10,000 after publishing PHI in response to a patient review on Yelp
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Texting patients while staying HIPAA compliant
How to text patients and colleagues without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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Responding to requests for medical records and patient access
A discussion of patient access and release of medical records.
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Q&A on medical record privacy and security
Requirements for physicians under state and federal laws
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The problem with email
Learn about email security issues from a cyber security attorney.
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Protecting your practice against and responding to ransomware attacks
Cyber security attorney Shawn Tuma shares best practices for protecting patient data from ransomware attacks.
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Guidelines for the release of medical records
A how-to guide for medical record release
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Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
If you suspect one of your patients may harm himself or others, can you report your suspicions to the police without violating patient privacy?
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HIPAA compliant communications — Email and texting
Learn how to ensure that your electronic communications meet HIPAA requirements.
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The focus of HIPAA investigations by the Office for Civil Rights
Learn about common HIPAA compliance issues found in OCR investigations.
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How to dispose of storage devices containing PHI and other sensitive data
Improper disposal of electronic devices increases the risk of a breach.
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Study shows increased cyber security can affect patient outcomes
Corrective actions taken to enhance privacy and security may introduce usability issues.
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Podcast: Tips, trends, and understanding your cyber insurance
Learn what your cyber insurance policy should cover.
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Cyber liability questions to consider
Cyber criminals have discovered that patient data is often less secure and more valuable than other forms of personally identifiable information, such as credit card numbers or home addresses.
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Recovering damaged records
Guidelines for handling damaged or destroyed records.
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Privacy and security compliance — An ongoing process
As HIPAA rules and protocols change, you must review your existing policies and processes to determine if they are still in compliance.
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Case Closed: HIPAA violations
Case studies describe how actions by physicians or their employees led to the allegations, and how risk management techniques may have prevented the violations.
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You've been criticized online — Now what? Monitoring your online reputation
Actions that physicians can consider taking if they are attacked online with negative comments.
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