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Health care privacy and security news
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Read ArticleMD Anderson wins appeal of $4.3 million HIPAA penalty
The Fifth Circuit Court disagreed with the OCR’s interpretation of the encryption and disclosure provisions.
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25:47Watch VideoCyber insurance, Part 2: What are the potential costs of cyber risk?
This webinar discuss cyber risks such as: business interruption; regulatory fines and penalties; recovering data that is compromised; and notifying patients about a privacy breach.
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55:43Watch VideoAn interview with cyber attorney, Adrian Senyszyn
Cyber attorney Adrian Senyszyn addresses frequently asked questions about cyber security and current threats to practices, HIPAA compliance, and breach investigations.
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Read ArticleHIPAA and the coronavirus
HIPAA and public health emergencies: updates from the OCR
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Charging for copies of medical records: Rules released
The amount you can charge for supplying copies of medical records has changed, according to new guidance from the OCR.
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Community Health Systems (CHS) Breach Brings New Focus on Network Security
Practical tips for practices and their IT or network administrators and an overview of HIPAA security matrices.
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View PresentationThe Internet of Things
Connected devices generate and store data, posing serious security and privacy concerns. Learn how to stay safe within the internet of things.
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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 from 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
A discussion about how to complete an annual HIPAA compliance checkup.
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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
In this webinar recording, we share valuable tips for how to build an appropriate HIPAA and cyber security budget for your health care organization.
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36:06Watch VideoAuditing information systems activity
As cyber criminals attempt to gain access to your network, an audit of your IT systems is critically important in keeping your network safe. During this interactive, fast-paced session, our experts:
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22:41Watch VideoSurviving an OCR investigation
Hear from a Texas physician about his practice's OCR investigation and how it was resolved.
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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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