The Office for Civil Rights has highlighted recent enforcement actions. An often-asked question from clients is – what are common HIPAA violations and how can they be avoided? Because there are numerous requirements and unique situations for practices, the solution to avoiding HIPAA violations cannot be found in any one action. It is critical to… Continue reading
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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 family members, friends, and legal personal representatives when the patient may be in crisis and incapacitated, such as during an opioid overdose. The following information will explain how a practice… Continue reading
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OCR Enforcing Limits on Medical Records Fees
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has published new information emphasizing patient right of access to records, along with fees that may be charged for printed and electronic copies. It stresses that medical records fees must be cost-based and reasonable. The Privacy Rule permits a covered entity to impose a reasonable, cost-based fee to provide… Continue reading
Continue readingHow to Respond to OCR Audit Requests
Eagle Associates has prepared an article and a short video, both of which provide instruction on responding to communications from OCR regarding the audit program. You can either read the article, or watch the video. You do not need to view both, as the content is the same. Contact our office at (800) 777-2337 if you have… Continue reading
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