November 1, 2019
Briefings on HIPAA

Working remotely has many benefits for employers and employees. A Stanford study found that working from home boosts employee productivity, which was attributed to taking fewer breaks and sick days and working in quieter, more convenient work environments.

November 1, 2019
Briefings on HIPAA

OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification rules. Failing to properly manage and oversee remote access to and the protection of health information can be costly, as the following three cases demonstrate. 

November 1, 2019
Briefings on HIPAA

In addition to physical and technical safeguards, the HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to implement administrative protections, including workforce training and management.

November 1, 2019
Briefings on HIPAA

Our expert answers questions about patient diagnosis codes, same-sex partners, and privacy screens.