Slack recently updated its listing of compliance certifications and regulations to include HIPAA, which suggests it may be working toward functionality that would allow healthcare providers to share sensitive patient health information.
Q: I work for a small hospital. Do we need to ask our business associates (BA) to provide us with copies of their agreements with their BA subcontractors?
In recent months, OCR has expressed concern that providers and other covered entities may be reluctant to inform and involve the loved ones of individuals facing health crises like opioid use disorder for fear of violating HIPAA. Here, we look at some common misconceptions about privacy under HIPAA and point to the information that patients and families need to know.
Earlier this week, HHS’ Office of Civil Rights sent out a reminder that public comments to their request for information on improving care coordination and reducing the regulatory burdens of HIPAA are due by February 12, 2019.
In this month's HIPAA Q&A, we answer your questions about making changes to patient records, the difference between consent and authorization, vaccination data, and more!
