8 Common Questions About HIPAA Privacy Safeguards

8 Common Questions About HIPAA Privacy Safeguards

In the last post, we saw how the HIPAA Security Rule’s administrative, physical, and technical safeguards help defend your organization against the hydra of security threats. Now, we’ll turn our attention to privacy safeguards. You know the HIPAA Privacy Rule requires...
7 Crucial Questions About HIPAA Authorizations

7 Crucial Questions About HIPAA Authorizations

Getting patient authorization can feel like a hurdle in your daily workflow. However, it’s key to maintaining patients’ right to their private medical information. With a patient’s authorization, you have permission to use and disclose their medical record...
Myth vs. Fact: HIPAA-Compliant Communication

Myth vs. Fact: HIPAA-Compliant Communication

Careless communication can get HIPAA-covered companies into a world of trouble. Nevertheless, many health care professionals fail to secure protected health information (PHI) in their communication. Unsecured messages put your organization at risk. An unauthorized...
When Can I Disclose PHI?

When Can I Disclose PHI?

Every day, you share patients’ protected health information (PHI) to carry out tasks at work. However, is it okay to share PHI without the patient’s permission? In many cases, yes. HIPAA allows you to share PHI both internally and with business associates if it helps...