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Read ArticleHIPAA and the coronavirus
HIPAA and public health emergencies: updates from the OCR
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Read ArticlePractice 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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Read ArticleTexting patients while staying HIPAA compliant
How to text patients and colleagues without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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OCR warns of fraudulent postcard disguised as official OCR communication
The OCR has issued a warning about a false postcard notifying recipients of a mandatory HIPAA risk assessment.
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Release of medical records webinar — key takeaways and resources
A summary of information presented during the webinar “Release of medical records: Review of hot topics” presented on May 26, 2020.
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Read ArticleOCR to waive potential HIPAA penalties during COVID-19 emergency
HHS OCR announced it will waive potential HIPAA penalties against health care providers using telehealth services to care for patients during the COVID-19 national emergency.
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Read ArticleCoronavirus: Answers to your risk management questions
On-demand webinar discussing: HIPAA and patient privacy; sharing PHI with public health authorities; and preparing for coronavirus in your practice.
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38:00Watch VideoIt’s time for your annual HIPAA checkup
This webinar recording is for all physicians and managers of medical practices who struggle with HIPAA compliance. We discuss the importance of an annual HIPAA compliance checkup, and cover all thre
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Read ArticleLaw 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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33:17Watch VideoBudgeting for HIPAA and cyber security
HIPAA compliance is a journey, not a destination — and that journey needs to be funded. Unfortunately, HIPAA and cyber security budgets are often seriously underfunded by health care organizations – o
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36:06Watch VideoAuditing information systems activity
In this webinar recording, we discuss the HIPAA Security Rule requirement to regularly review records of information system activity. During this interactive, fast-paced session, our experts: - explo
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22:41Watch VideoSurviving an OCR investigation
Learn what could happen if the OCR investigates your practice, for either a breach or a complaint. TMLT hosts Kassie Toerner and Cathy Bryant are joined by a Texas physician who survived an OCR invest
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Read ArticleGuidelines for the release of medical records
It is imperative to have a system in place that allows the release of complete, legible, and organized records from your medical office.
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Read ArticleHow to dispose of storage devices containing PHI and other sensitive data
Improper disposal of electronic devices and media puts the information stored on those devices at risk for a breach. And when devices contain protected health information (PHI), it puts your patient’s
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Read FlipbookReporter 2017 Pediatrics
Failure to obtain parental consent for circumcision; HIPAA and patient privacy
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Read FlipbookReporter 2016 Radiology
Failure to communicate emergent findings; Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
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Read FlipbookReporter 2017 Pain Management
Failure to properly monitor patient's medication and supervise physician assistant; Case closed: HIPAA and patient privacy
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Read FlipbookReporter 2016 Pediatrics
Failure to diagnose appendicitis; Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
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Read FlipbookReporter 2017 Orthopedics
Alleged wrong-site surgery; HIPAA and patient privacy
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Read FlipbookReporter 2016 Orthopedics
Failure to follow up with STAT lab order; Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
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