‘Digital Mask’ Tech Could Help Solve Patient Privacy Issues
A new technology could help protect patients’ privacy when it comes to the use of facial images in medical diagnoses.
OCR Doles Out Record Fine for Right of Access Violation
On July 15, the Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights announced 11 new enforcement actions, including the biggest penalty doled out since the agency began the right of access program back in April 2019—$240,000 against Texas nonprofit Memorial Hermann Health System.
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Guidance on HIPAA Abortion Privacy Rights Post-Roe-v-Wade
Loss of constitutional abortion rights undermines privacy protection of patients seeking reproductive care.
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HIPAA vs OSHA: What to Do When Laws Collide
What happens when lab personnel’s OSHA rights to access illness and injury records seemingly clash with HIPAA privacy laws?
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Protect Your Lab against HIPAA Right of Access Liability Risks
Key points to educate your staff on when it comes to patient requests for test records and other protected health information.
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