News & Analysis

March 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Q. Can paper patient records be kept in a public storage unit? The storage company we are considering has a digital entry at the main gate. We would also have a keyed lock on the storage unit door.

March 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Q. How can you track or prevent the use of USB drives in a hospital setting?

December 1, 2012
Briefings on HIPAA

You have questions about HIPAA; we have answers.

August 1, 2012
Briefings on HIPAA

You have questions; we have answers.

April 1, 2012
Briefings on HIPAA

Q. Please explain in an understandable way for nontechnical individuals what level of encryption is needed for e-mail to be considered secure as defined in the interim final breach notification rule.

December 1, 2011
Briefings on HIPAA

Q Is it permissible to fax PHI to a long-term care ­facility that also operates an independent living facility and an assisted living facility?

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