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Who’s Liable for Bad Medical Advice in the Age of ChatGPT?

Bill of Health

Liability Risks for Health Care Providers First, let’s consider the risks for health care providers who rely on AI tools like ChatGPT to treat patients. For these individuals, the possibility of medical malpractice claims and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violations looms large.

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New York Law Firm Pays $200,000 to State AG to Resolve HIPAA Violations

HIPAA Journal

A New York law firm that suffered a LockBit ransomware attack has agreed to pay a financial penalty of $200,000 to the New York Attorney General to resolve alleged violations of New York General Business Law and the Privacy and Security Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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EU and US Regulatory Challenges Facing AI Health Care Innovator Firms

Bill of Health

The main federal health privacy law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) applies only to “covered entities” like health insurers, claims- processing clearinghouses, and health care providers and their business associates, and only to a subset of protected health care information.

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HIPAA Consent Form: An Essential Tool in Preserving Patient Privacy

Compliancy Group

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance patient consent form is essential for properly using and disclosing protected health information (PHI). This principle is the basis for the HIPAA Privacy Rule , which requires organizations to protect against unapproved disclosure and use of PHI.

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Why Is Credentialing Management Software Important?

MedTrainer

Thoroughly reviewing and verifying credentials helps organizations identify any gaps or issues that may pose risks to patient safety, such as expired licenses or malpractice claims. Fines, medical malpractice claims, and patient harm are concerns if credentialing isn’t properly managed. Risk Mitigation.

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Juggling Chainsaws

YouCompli

These include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the False Claims Act, and other legislation that governs patient care, billing practices, and safety standards. With the growing use of electronic health records (EHRs), the risk of data breaches has increased.

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Can Your Hospital Afford Not to Outsource Credentialing?

Verisys

Checks credentialing for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. In addition, there can be other indirect costs, such as rising malpractice insurance costs and associated fiscal penalties. Human Resources. Verifies criminal background checks and education credentials.