Although the one-year anniversary that will mark the release of the HIPAA Omnibus Rule has come and gone, many business associates (BA) are either confused about their obligations under HIPAA or may not realize they even have any obligations.
The movement of large files is essential in the world of clinical trials, especially when it comes to transmitting images like MRIs and CT scans, which are important tools in clinical research.
When Shallie J. Bryant, CHC, CHPC, went to work at CaroMont Health in North Carolina more than two years ago, her biggest challenge was creating a culture of patient privacy.
Q. Is an authorization required when releasing HIV testing results/information via a health information exchange? If not, what other state/federal regulation may govern sensitive information related to HIV test results or treatment?
I am updating the notice of privacy practices and accounting of disclosures policy for my organization. Do any of the new, finalized rules indicate that the accounting of disclosures covers disclosures for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations?
UK HealthCare's Chief Compliance Officer R. Brett Short knew he was in for a rough day as soon as he saw the email from his organization's privacy officer.
