Patient Confidentiality

Remote access to your practice's systems is a must this day and age, which means remotely securing this access is a must as well.

Since Congress enacted HIPAA, it is constantly evolving to address the changes in how practices use technology. Here are eight ways to stay compliant with the law.

Ransomware is a significant issue for providers. Some HIPAA measures can protect your practice against this threat.

With a new Congress and administration, there is a lot of uncertainty over what will happen with healthcare policy in 2017. Here are a few predictions.

With a goal in making electronic patient engagement efforts as informative and user-friendly as possible, health care practitioners are challenged with maintaining the security and privacy of patients.

Cybercriminals are increasingly going after healthcare providers. Make sure you put protections in place to keep your information safe.

A recent scenario brought up questions of HIPAA compliance during an emergency, such as patient exhibiting erratic behavior.

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we also get reader feedback on payers not requesting overpayments and the biggest HIPAA incidents of 2016.

It's time to get serious about your compliance plan for improper coding and billing issues and overpayments. Here are five actions to take.

There were several multimillion dollar HIPAA settlements this year, including the largest settlement to-date. Here is a summary of the worst incidents.

Avoid having problems with data protection. Here are eight steps to take to develop and support an effective IT security training program.

Nearly a year after being convicted, three pharmaceutical company employees are sentenced for healthcare fraud and HIPAA violations.

It's better to learn from others mistakes. A recent HIPAA fine underscores the importance of timely and accurate BAAs.

The AMA introduces digital tools to help practices transition to the MACRA era. New data reveals which specialties are Republican.

Here are six things physician practices can do to stay HIPAA compliant and not get in trouble for a failed business associate agreement.

This practice seems to have figured out a clever way to deal with a variety of IT problems. Can you see your practice using this method?

Your practice is a favorite target for cyberattacks. Here are steps you can take to avoid being victimized by these crimes.

With cyberattacks and breaches of patient data becoming disturbingly common, cyber-security insurance might be worth the cost.

It doesn't matter how small or big your practice is, you need to be prepared for ransomware attacks.

Can a practice be TOO committed to HIPAA? In this case of this organization, the answer to that question might be a somewhat confusing yes.

Recent ransomware attacks and the Phase II Office for Civil Rights Audits underscore the importance of adequate policies and procedures.

"The Waiting Room Rule" is one way to determine whether or not you are getting too close with a patient and showing favoritism.

One doctor has found a clever way to bypass HIPAA and allow patients to take selfies during their surgery. What's his secret?

HIPAA can be a headache for patients, too. Here are some things you can do to calm the waters when patients object to HIPAA restrictions.

The ins and outs of when you can legally disclose patient information and when you can't aren't always obvious. Here's a little guidance.

A certified PA's own experience as a patient offers reminders and insights on how to better serve patients.

Here's an interesting way that one patient is trying to ensure his confidentiality is held secret within the walls of the examination room. It's unnecessary.

We often think of IT departments when we think of meeting HIPAA regulations, but the heart of compliance is in human resources.

Even if you're totally HIPAA compliant and know that your portal is secure, your patients may not be so sure.

A perfect storm of HIPAA audits and an increasing threat from hackers could spell disaster for your practice. Avoid this fate.