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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. Having to hear through the grapevine of their exposure leads to fears over why the information was hidden and a feeling that management does not care for the safety and well-being of frontline workers.

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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

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Navigating Wellness Program Compliance

PeopleStrategy

In today’s fast-paced work environment, where stress levels can often run high and burnout is a real concern, workplace wellness programs have become increasingly popular. These programs not only promote the well-being of employees but also contribute to a positive work culture and increased productivity.

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Back to the Office: Privacy and Security Solutions to Compliance Issues for 2021 and Beyond

Speaker: Mike Cramer, Director of HIPAA & Data Security at The Word & Brown Companies

Join Mike Cramer, Director of HIPAA & Data Security at The Word & Brown Companies, for a discussion that will focus on compliance and the types of privacy and security measures your company should be aware of, as well as tips and methods for implementing these measures. This is especially vital if your workers were (and still are!)

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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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Healthcare Provider Simplifies HR Processes, Achieves Annual Cost Savings with UKG Ready HCM Suite

UKG

Given the compliance demands of federal privacy and safety regulations such as OSHA and HIPAA — combined with COVID-19 protocols — EmergeOrtho was devoting significant time and effort to its employee onboarding processes. Now, we can conduct onboarding virtually, which has been well received by our new hires.

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