March 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

The HITECH Act, which included changes to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, was signed into law by President Obama in February 2009-a full five years ago.

March 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

If an ambulance that is not affiliated with our organization transports a patient to our facility, can we give them PHI to use for their billing? Do we need the patient's written authorization?

March 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

There will always be a host of slick-looking products on the market promising to deliver improved technical security.

March 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

What is the privacy and security governance structure like at your organization?I

March 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

The healthcare industry is taking lessons from the credit card and financial industry when it comes to preventing fraud.

March 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

Tips from this month's issue.

May 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

Q: My brother claims he read in his dentist's HIPAA statement that information was disclosed to CIA and other government agencies. I suspect that his dentist was editorializing, but wanted to check. Could you explain what should be included in a HIPAA statement that should be in physician/dentist offices? Can you direct me to the official statement?