According to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), incidents of cyber extortion have risen over the past few years and are projected to be a major ...
HIPAA Privacy and the Opioid Crisis
The Office for Civil Rights has issued new guidance on when and how healthcare providers can share a patient’s health information with his or her ...
HIPAA and Students
Professional Students Many practices participate with programs or schools that provide training for students that are in the process of becoming ...
Secure Text Messaging
Due to the speed and convenience of texting, many physicians use this form of communication to consult with other providers, exchange lab test ...
Disclosures for Treatment Purposes
There are circumstances under which a patient’s authorization is NOT required to disclose their protected health information (PHI). One of those ...
Confidentiality Agreements with Vendors