HIPAA Authorizations

Mental Health/substance abuse providers and providers treating HIV/AIDS patients are held to a higher standard when it comes to protecting medical records, requiring additional levels of consent and analysis prior
Continue Reading HIPAA Right to Access Initiative Targets Psychiatric/Mental Health Providers

The answer to this question has changed yet again. I’ve blogged on this topic several times in the past (see here, here and here), and described the question
Continue Reading Tell Me Again: What Can Covered Entities (or their Business Associates) Charge for Medical Records Requests?

The aftermath of the Orlando nightclub tragedy has led to much discussion about ways that healthcare providers can and should deal with compliance with health information privacy requirements in the
Continue Reading Nine Tips for Avoiding HIPAA Breaches When Responding to Widespread Healthcare Emergencies