HIPAA Compliance for Non-Covered Entities
The HIPAA law subjects covered entities - defined as health plans, health providers, and healthcare clearinghouses - to its regulatory scheme. By definitions, non-covered entities are not subject [...]
Is OneDrive HIPAA Compliant?
The convenience of using cloud storage has caused many businesses to use the technology. In the healthcare industry, the ability to quickly access patient’s protected health information (PHI) from [...]
Doctor to Doctor Sharing of PHI Under HIPAA
Generally, doctor to doctor sharing of protected health information (PHI) is permitted under the HIPAA regulations. Read more about HIPAA sharing of information between providers. When [...]
Is AWS HIPAA Compliant?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud-based service used by healthcare providers and their vendors to store, process, and transmit protected health information (PHI). Under the Health Insurance Portability [...]
Patient Data Exposed in Philadelphia Department of Public Health Breach
Patient protected health information (PHI) is extremely sensitive, especially diagnostic information. On Friday, Philadelphia Department of Public Health was informed that the PHI of individuals diagnosed [...]
HIPAA Law on Advertising – Patient Testimonials
Patient testimonials are a staple of provider advertising. Solid testimonials can translate into new patients, and with that, increased profits for your practice. Before you can [...]
$10K HIPAA Fine Issued to Dental Practice for Disclosing PHI on Yelp
Elite Dental Associates was issued a $10,000 HIPAA fine for disclosing the protected health information (PHI) of one of its’ patients while responding to a review on Yelp. The [...]
Automatic Logoff Procedures Under HIPAA
Under the HIPAA Security Rule, covered entities (CEs) and business associates (BAs) are required to implement appropriate technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected [...]
Voice Technology in Healthcare: Privacy Implications
Companies such as Amazon are revolutionizing the way organizations conduct business. Alexa’s voice technology has vast healthcare application capabilities that Amazon is working diligently to expand. [...]
Limited HIPAA Waiver Issued for Hurricane Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian moves up the East Coast, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Alex Azar, has declared a public health emergency in Puerto [...]
