The CDC reported that in February 2020, the number of telemedicine visits had increased by roughly 154 percent from the previous year. Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging the globe has increased the demand for socially distant doctor appointments. Due to this rise, covered businesses must pay close attention to the HIPAA…
It’s a fact that the majority of the staff at your office use social media. There is a chance that an employee could breach HIPAA on social media even while they are not working. Social media marketing is likely being used by your clinic as well. Social media marketing is fantastic, but it makes it…
The sensitivity of health information prompted federal governments to establish compliance rules to guarantee that patients’ privacy is always respected. Protected health information (PHI) and electronic PHI are now more secure thanks to the passage of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (ePHI). You run the danger of receiving harsh fines if your…
Did you enter the medical field with the intention of assisting people in achieving health? That’s a compelling argument, but you must also comprehend and abide by HIPAA. What is protected by HIPAA? It covers a wide range of healthcare-related topics. To understand more about HIPAA protection, continue reading. What HIPAA Covers? You should keep…
When an organization violates the guidelines established by this 1996 U.S. Federal law, it commits a HIPAA violation. The accessing or sharing of patients’ protected health information is a common cause of HIPAA violations. Violations, however, can also involve things like failing to train employees, keeping Hipaa record or failing to keep an eye on…
Although SMS texting is common among doctors while they are at work, but is it against HIPAA regulations? Could a HIPAA breach be caused by something as straightforward as an SMS message? HIPAA Rules Regarding Texting 1. Create guidelines and rules to control who has permission to access PHI when messaging. HIPAA mandates that healthcare…