News & Analysis

Privacy standards for de-identification revisited

May 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

The HIPAA Privacy Rule de-identification ­standard-Section 164.514(a)-includes two ­methods by which health information can be designated as de-identified: expert determination and safe harbor.

Kismet or karma? Step up your security program

May 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Does your organization treat HIPAA compliance as kismet or karma?

An insider's guide: What it takes for an effective HIPAA compliance plan for business associates

May 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Business associates (BA) definitely have their work cut out for them.

Steps to comply with HIPAA 2.0: Revise your policies and procedures

May 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

One thing the release of the omnibus final rule has left healthcare ­organizations asking is, "Where do we start?"

HIPAA Q&A

April 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Q. I was told I would be "terminated" if I did not sign a release of medical information. Is this a valid authorization?

ShareFile provides secure file sharing for healthcare

April 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Citrix ShareFile offers a secure file-sharing solution that can be used to securely collaborate on documents, forward medical images to other healthcare providers, share treatment information with patients, and provide other ways to connect workforce members, healthcare entities, and individuals.

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