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Understanding the Legal Risks of Remote, Traveling and Telehealth Hires

Precheck

Remote work offers flexibility and a bigger labor pool for healthcare providers, but organizations must monitor information security, especially regarding patient confidentiality and potential HIPAA violations. 2021 was the worst year to date for healthcare data breaches, according to HIPAA Journal analysis of federal data.

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All Employee Medical Information Isn’t Protected by HIPAA

HR Bartender

Meanwhile, I received the Foley & Lardner LLP newsletter and it included an article from our friend Mark Neuberger on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Mark, give us a brief description of HIPAA. In general, HIPAA protects individuals from the unauthorized use or disclosure of any PHI.

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Management: A Guide to Supporting Front-Line Staff During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Hospital Recruiting

While HIPAA may protect names of those who test positive, staff need to be told when the virus has hit their building, unit, or co-workers. If HIPAA compliance is a concern, be willing to ask the person(s) testing positive if they would like to share with the staff. They are trained by accredited schools. NOTIFY OF EXPOSURES.

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4 Ways PEO Solutions Benefit Medical Practices

Extensis

Quick look: The field of medicine is a noble calling, marked by a deep commitment to patient care and well-being. However, behind the scenes of every successful medical practice lies a complex web of administrative tasks, HR responsibilities, and regulatory hurdles. Since healthcare professionals’ risk of burnout is 2.2 increase in labor expenses.

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7 Modules Your Compliance Training Resources Must Include

Kitaboo - Employee Training

Compliance training is usually a part of every employee’s initial training process. Are your Compliance Training Resources Effective? But now you would find a list of compliance training resources and modules on the company’s intranet site, where the employee has to log in and read through the training resources.

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Are cell phones a HIPAA violation?

HR Digest

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has also put in some suggestions, especially for healthcare facilities. HIPAA is an acronym for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Cell phone policy at work is not a new topic. It’s a discussion that every employer rings in the ears of their employees.

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The Ultimate Guide to HIPAA Training

PSB

In an era of increasingly digital healthcare data, where breaches can have profound consequences, understanding the intricacies of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is paramount. So, let’s embark on this journey to demystify HIPAA and fortify our commitment to safeguarding healthcare information.

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