privacy
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Clinical Care
Access to PHI in Research StudyIndividuals may still access PHI not associated with the research study.
Strategy
HHS Proposes HIPAA ModificationsThe Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would amend provisions of the Privacy Rule that could stymie coordinated care and case management...
Clinical Care
HIPAA During Natural DisastersIf information is used or disclosed for directory purposes without the patient's agreement, the patient must be told and given...
Technology
PHI for MarketingWritten authorization from patients is required before their PHI can be used for marketing purposes.
Technology
Ransomware Attack Against Florida Provider Affects Nearly 60KFollowing discovery of the attack, Advanced Urgent Care took steps to secure its network and improve internal procedures to identify...
Technology
Contacting Patients via Unencrypted EmailIt is important to ask the patient to sign a disclaimer that will protect your organization in the event of...
Innovation
Help Stop Ransomware Attacks at Your HospitalA big takeaway from the HHS is the importance of taking appropriate actions beforehand to mitigate the potential of damage...
Innovation
Accessing PHI in Public LocationsEmployees need to protect their mobile devices from loss or theft by keeping their devices with them.
Innovation
Georgia Department of Human Services Reports Breach Affecting More Than 45KAfter it became aware of the attack, DHS locked compromised accounts and blocked malicious actors.
Telehealth
Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and ConsMedical professionals and health experts predict that when the pandemic is over, telehealth will still play a much larger role...
Innovation
Best Practices for Storing PasswordsSecurity reminders are important communication vehicles in addition to formal training.
Innovation
Michigan Hospital Suffers Security Incident Impacting More Than 25KAfter an extensive forensic investigation, Oaklawn determined that the compromised email accounts may have contained identifiable personal information or protected...