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HIPAA Tip of the Month: Authorizations – Part 2
What information must be included in an authorization for the use and disclosure of protected health information? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an “authorization must...
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HIPAA Tip of the Month: Minimum Necessary Standard
When and how is a covered entity required to limit the use and disclosure of, and requests for, protected health information (PHI) to the minimum necessary? According to the U.S. Department of Health...
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HIPAA Tip of the Month: Incidental Use and Disclosure
Is a covered entity required to prevent all incidental uses and disclosures of protected health information? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Privacy Rule...
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HIPAA Tip of the Month: State Law
When does the Privacy Rule preempt State law and what is the process for requesting an exception determination? Covered entities are required to comply with both State and Federal privacy laws and...
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HIPAA Tip of the Month: Workstation Security
When it comes to workstation security, there are a couple of different things a covered entity should consider. First, it is important to look at the physical environment surrounding workstations and...
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HIPAA Tip of the Month: Workstation Use
Last month we discussed the physical environment surrounding workstations and how to establish physical safeguards to prevent both intentional and incidental access to workstations by unauthorized...
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HIPAA Tip of the Month: Mobile Devices
Mobile devices have become powerful business tools used in many medical practices. One of the biggest reasons for this is their portability and how they improve our ability to stay connected and share...
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HIPAA Tip of the Month: Copiers, Fax Machines, and Printers
When developing your HIPAA policies and procedures, it is important to remember your copiers, fax machines, and printers. Especially, since the majority of these machines contain hard drives that store...
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HIPAA Tip of the Month: Disposal and Re-Use of Hardware and Electronic Media
At some point, the hardware or electronic media you are using will need to be disposed of or repurposed. If it contains electronic protected health information (ePHI), there are certain requirements...
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HIPAA Tip of the Month: HIPAA Training Requirements
HIPAA training is critical to the success of a covered entity and the protection of the patients they serve. Covered entities that do not understand their responsibilities under HIPAA will likely be...
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