Many healthcare providers are unclear as to when a request is made by an individual pursuant to a HIPAA authorization versus a HIPAA access request, particularly when a patient wants records to be sent to a third party, a HIPAA compliance officer at a law firm explained.
Hackers have penetrated healthcare providers’ computer systems to encrypt information and demand money for its release.
Putting information in the cloud can be a good move for a physician’s practice — but only if done well.
Regardless of the challenges a smaller group might have, a risk assessment is a baseline for any HIPAA program. The cost of this assessment is considerably less than a HIPAA fine.
To make the best use of the money they have to spend to prevent information breaches, practices need to perform a risk analysis.
Data breaches can happen to small medical practices, but staff can take steps to prevent them.
Virtual assistant programs like Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa are not yet in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
People often reveal detailed, sensitive data about their health via new technologies.
Amending existing HIPAA regulations to allow better access to technological advances could meaningfully improve increase patient engagement.
Health care providers do not necessarily have to meet every HIPAA standard.
