News & Analysis

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?

July 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

Test staff knowledge of HIPAA with these questions.

February 1, 2011
Briefings on HIPAA

Q. May a preadmission nurse leave messages (e.g., “This is a reminder that your surgery is tomorrow; please don’t drink or eat anything after midnight.”) on an answering machine or mobile phone voice mail?

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