News & Analysis

HIPAA Q&A: Public storage units, consent for disclosures, photo IDs at registration

March 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

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

Ten steps to help you comply with the HIPAA final rule

March 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Privacy and security officers got their marching orders when HHS released the long-awaited new HIPAA "Omnibus Rule" in January.

HIPAA becomes reality for BAs, subcontractors

March 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

HIPAA has hit home for business associates (BA) and their subcontractors.

Security Q&A

March 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

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

HHS releases HIPAA Omnibus Rule

March 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Unless you've been completely out of touch, by now you know that HHS has finally released the final rule that HIPAA privacy and security officers have been waiting for.

HIPAA Q&A

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.

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