How to know which medical information must be de-identified before it’s shared over social media
Google Glass Presents Opportunities, Challenges for Otolaryngologists
How the wearable technology could impact otolaryngologic surgery, procedures
Omnibus Rule Compliance Deadline Imminent
Business associate agreements under pressure to meet new, expanded HIPAA standards
How to Avoid a Healthcare Data Breach
Steps to help physicians safeguard privacy, security of patients’ protected health information and ensure compliance with HIPAA rules
Healthcare Providers Must Comply with HIPAA Privacy Practices
Failure to have an updated Notice of Privacy Practices by September 23, 2013 could result in fines and penalties
Department of Health and Human Services’ Final Rule Expands HIPAA Obligations, Violation Penalties
Physicians’ business associates can now face civil, criminal penalties for violating HIPAA confidentiality laws
HIPAA Expansion: Ensure your practice meets the law’s new provisions
On Feb. 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly referred to as ARRA or the Stimulus Bill) which includes the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The HITECH Act includes significant changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) that affect otolaryngologists and other health care providers, as well as those who process or work with health care information. Below is a summary of how these new provisions, many of which go into effect this Feb. 17, will affect your practice.
