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OCR will ease restrictions on telehealth tech during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The HHS Office for Civil Rights announced on Tuesday that during the coronavirus pandemic it will use discretion when enforcing HIPAA-compliance for telehealth communications tools. " Wherever possible, providers should use telehealth tools from vendors that are HIPAA compliant and will enter into business-associate agreements, said OCR.

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What Happens if a Nurse Violates HIPAA?

HIPAA Journal

What happens if a nurse violates HIPAA Compliance Rules ? How are HIPAA violations dealt with and what are the penalties for individuals that accidentally or deliberately violate HIPAA and access, disclose, or share protected health information (PHI) without authorization? . What happens if a nurse violates HIPAA Rules?

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Electronic Caregiver launches customizable, animated RPM

Healthcare It News

" The company says the HIPAA-compliant system can help patients avoid the skyrocketing costs of assisted living and in-home care and help address caregiver shortages, and claims the virtual caregiver offers better oversight and care coordination. "It's kind of like an extra person in the house. ON THE RECORD.

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Integrating HIPAA Compliance Into Digital Communication: A Closer Look

HIT Consultant

The healthcare sector has been a prime target for cyberattacks and data breaches over the last several years, which makes compliance with the Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act (HIPAA) all the more important. Worse still, these breaches result in non-compliance with the guidelines established by HIPAA.

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Hanys

Nursing home back-to-basics series: Site visit readiness Nov. 20 Latest updates on HIPAA, web tracking and state privacy laws Nov. 22 Nursing home back-to-basics series: Site visit readiness Nov. 20 Latest updates on HIPAA, web tracking and state privacy laws Nov. 13 Fall 2024 HIM user group meeting Nov.

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Upcoming events

Hanys

Nursing home back-to-basics series: Site visit readiness Nov. 20 Latest updates on HIPAA, web tracking and state privacy laws Nov. 18 HANYS' Sepsis Program: Applying the CDC Hospital Sepsis Core Elements Nov. 20 - April 16 Post-acute and continuing care quarterly meeting Nov. 26 AHEI virtual showcase Dec.

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Bonus Features – July 24, 2022 – OCR resolves 11 HIPAA enforcement actions, ONC releases USCDI v3, and more

Healthcare IT Today

The HHS Office for Civil Rights resolved 11 investigations as part of its HIPAA Right of Access Initiative , issuing fines ranging from $3,500 for a Massachusetts psychiatric consultant to $240,000 for the 17-hospital Memorial Hermann Health System. “It

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