This presentation is a case study based on alleged violations of HIPAA privacy rules. The study describes 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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Dallas dental practice fined $10,000 after publishing PHI in response to a patient review on Yelp
Texting patients while staying HIPAA compliant
How to text patients and colleagues without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
MD 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.
25:47Cyber 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.
55:43An 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.
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.
The 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.
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.
OCR 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.
Coronavirus: 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.
38:00It’s time for your annual HIPAA checkup
A discussion about how to complete an annual HIPAA compliance checkup.
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?
33:17Budgeting 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.
36:06Auditing 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:
22:41Surviving an OCR investigation
Hear from a Texas physician about his practice's OCR investigation and how it was resolved.
Guidelines 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.
How 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
Reporter 2017 Pediatrics
Failure to obtain parental consent for circumcision; HIPAA and patient privacy