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10 Breach Prevention Best Practices to Protect Patient Data
When it comes to protecting patient data, following breach prevention best practices is non-negotiable.
When it comes to protecting patient data, following breach prevention best practices is non-negotiable.
Medical record copy services aren’t just about photocopying; it’s an intricate combination of regulations, privacy, and efficiency. Your medical record’s journey is more complex than you initially believe.
The Meta Pixel lawsuit may lead more patients to ask, “Is tracking technology collecting and using my health data?”
Healthcare in the digital age is evolving rapidly, and it’s up to HIM professionals to keep up with the latest laws, threats, and technologies. Health Information Management Technology can help.
We often discuss how noncompliance can lead to steep HIPAA fines, civil penalties, and loss of reputation. The release of information (ROI) is a complicated process, however. It can be challenging to truly understand how crucial compliance is through all the legal jargon.
In this article, we’ll go state-by-state to provide the current copying fees to help you estimate request costs. Remember, even if a state does not have specific pricing statutes, all patients are covered by the HIPAA baseline.
Medical records are a fundamental part of healthcare that contain essential information about a patient’s health history, treatments, and diagnoses. These records play a crucial role in providing effective care, facilitating communication between healthcare providers, and ensuring patient safety.
On June 27, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) posted a new information blocking final rule.
Dealing with a healthcare audit can be stressful, but proper planning and an accountable response can help minimize audit burdens.
An accounting of disclosures is more complicated than one may think, so we’ve assembled a guide for healthcare providers to navigate accounting requests.
On November 28, 2022, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in collaboration with HHS through OCR. This proposal is designed to update the confidentiality of patient records regarding substance use disorders (SUD).
Protecting sensitive health information is a core responsibility of medical organizations. This bulletin proves that out of sight should not mean out of mind. Breaches of PHI can occur in unexpected ways, and long-term compliance often requires foresight and flexibility.