News & Analysis

March 28, 2019
Medicare Web

Q: What is the difference between "consent" and "authorization" under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

March 25, 2019
Briefings on HIPAA

In this month's HIPAA Q&A, our expert answers questions on shared insurance policies, posting thank-you notes in employee-only areas, referrals to Part 2 facilities, and more!

March 22, 2019
Medicare Web

A bipartisan group of over a dozen senators called on HHS Secretary Alex Azar to change privacy protections related to substance abuse patients' health records. 

March 21, 2019
Medicare Web

Q: I work in patient registration at a hospital. A patient asked if they could have something in their medical record changed. I know that patients can request to see their whole medical record, but can they change it? What does HIPAA allow?

March 18, 2019
Briefings on HIPAA

In this month's Product Watch, we look at a managed service provider (MSP) that offers HIPAA-compliant MSP services, managed security services, disaster recovery sites, and the technical support to help covered entities and business associates breathe easier

March 15, 2019
Medicare Web

According to report, at least 50 employees of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago were fired for accessing the medical record of actor Jussie Smollett without authorization.

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