HIPAA

New research reveals that mobile technology can help physicians engage patients in their own weight-loss efforts.

Whether a physician's financial institution qualifies as a business associate under HIPAA depends on several factors.

Make sure the medical apps you use aren't subject to FDA oversight, or other regulatory requirements.

If your medical practices is preparing for a merger or acquisition, here are six critical health IT areas that deserve your focus.

With most HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule provisions now in effect, it's a good time for providers to review their policies.

A recent inside-job data breach incident reminds us why we need to take necessary precautions.

Attorneys Barbara Zabawa and Melissa Giftus warn improper social media use can lead to possible HIPAA violations, increased malpractice liability, and more.

Medical Practices must step up their efforts to prevent HIPAA breaches from occurring. A risk analysis can help.

If your practice has not yet updated its policies and procedures to comply with the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule it could face big consequences.

On Monday, MGMA13 session speaker Carolyn Hartley equipped medical groups with top tactics for getting through audits and data breaches.

In the rush to meet meaningful use guidelines, physicians may have won the battle but lost the war as poor or faulty implementation of EHRs increases risk.

Turn patient skepticism into enthusiasm about your medical practice's EHR implementation.

Earlier this week, new HIPAA mandates went into effect. Is your practice in compliance?

How does a proposed data hub for newly-ensured patients affect your practice? Hint: It has to do with cybersecurity and HIPAA.

Sept. 23, 2013 is the date for compliance with the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Updated business associate agreements and Notice of Privacy Practices are critical.

The NSA has examined communication nationwide in a way that makes it logical to conclude that messages improperly accessed PHI and, therefore, violated HIPAA.

There are three main changes to HIPAA coming Sept. 23, 2013, that medical practices need to know about. Here's what they are and what you should do.

Here's a look at what covered entities are under the HIPAA Omnibus Rule and where pharmacies that work with your medical practice fit in.

You may not equate a HIPAA violation with a cybercrime, but if you have patient records, you need to secure and protect that information electronically.

Discussing patient information outside of your practice and over the telephone can result in disclosure of protected health information (PHI).

ICD-10 provides many needed attributes, but some of the data being collected seems way too excessive for practices.

The insurer's recent settlement with HHS should be a reminder to physicians that a lack of HIPAA safeguards can result in serious issues for their practice.

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Current HIPAA regulations are prohibiting provider-to-provider communications and, in turn, hurting both patients and physicians.

A cloud vendor may tell you it's HIPAA compliant, but related technology needs to comply as well. Here's how to make sure your bases are covered.

Addressing the privacy and safety concerns of mobile medicine should be as important as accessibility for today's medical providers.

What will the new HIPAA Omnibus Rule mean in terms of malpractice and professional liability insurance issues for physicians? Here's an explanation.

Two recent HIPAA violations, and a looming compliance date, mean now is the time to ensure privacy and security policies are in place at your medical practice.

The best way to approach all medical records in relation to HIPAA and the HITECH Act is the same as you do with patients: use universal precautions.

EHRs can indeed reduce costs and improve patient care, but they can also provide legal issues if the rules for their use are ignored.