HIPAA

Retention of a Deceased Patient’s Record

October 26, 2015 by Beth Chase

Question: I received a request of information for a deceased patient’s record. The patient passed away almost 80 years ago. How do I handle this? Answer: The HIPAA omnibus...

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Curiosity Crime- Q&A with Lorraine Mazurek

June 25, 2015 by Beth Chase

Privacy And Security- You Have Questions, We Have Answers Question: I perform monthly audits of computer systems at the PMC where I am employed. I recently started auditing licensed...

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HIPAA Guidelines for Sign-In Sheets

May 11, 2015 by Beth Chase

Q: Do we need to cross out patients’ names after they sign in for an appointment? A: It’s a good idea to cross out-patient names on sign-in sheets...

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What Happens When You Don’t Comply with HIPAA & SPSRR

July 2, 2014 by Beth Chase

Most medical practices understand the basics of HIPAA and their State Privacy and Security Rules and Regulations (SPSRR). But, with abundance of social media and a newfound cultural acceptance of...

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Are You HIPAA Compliant? Need An Assessment?

June 29, 2014 by Beth Chase

How do you know for sure that your PMC is HIPAA compliant? Click Here to download the free HIPAA assessment.

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