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Protected health information

HIPAA and Medical Power of Attorney - 03/20/2024

Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule change the way in which a person can grant another person medical power of attorney?

HIPAA Security Rule: Move It to Top of Mind - 08/07/2023

Problems with HIPAA Security Rule safeguards, both administrative and technical, continue to fall among the top five HIPAA security issues the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services identifies each year.

HIPAA Security: What Risks Are Realistic for Your Practice? - 05/30/2019

Here are some of the factors practices should consider when assessing the security of their patients’ electronic protected health information.

Return-to-Work or -School Releases and HIPAA - 01/27/2017

Is it necessary to have an authorization signed by the patient or parent for a return-to-work or return-to-school release?

Health Plan Requests for PHI - 11/08/2016

Are health plan requests for protected health information (PHI) always permitted under HIPAA?