Privacy laws are strict, and regardless of whether the intent behind a HIPAA violation is malicious or not, unauthorized access to protected health information can have serious consequences. Large fines and even imprisonment are a real possibility for those who share PHI without a valid reason, pat...
With millions of people actively using platforms like Facebook to connect and share information, it’s crucial to consider the implications of using such platforms in professional contexts – especially in fields that require strict adherence to patient privacy regulations. In the healthcare industry,...
These modifications were outlined in a “Notice of Proposed Rule Making” on Jan. 21, 2021. But it was not a priority until very recently, when HHSannounced plansto finalize this rule in March 2023. Between January 2021 and now, HHS didn’t focus on the modifications, which had already s...
Monetary penalties: Regulatory bodies may levy substantial fines against the nurse for violating confidentiality agreements and patient privacy laws. Case precedence was set when a former cardiothoracic surgeon, Zhou, who was fired from UCLA School of Medicine for performance issues unrelated to HIPAA, ...
February 16th, 2023 About the Author:Monica McCormack Monica McCormack has 5 years of experience as a compliance copywriter and editor. She is well-versed in a diverse range of compliance topics including HIPAA, OSHA, and state privacy laws. She specializes in simplifying regulatory compliance, ...
Stephen W. Bernstein
Privacy laws are strict, and regardless of whether the intent behind a HIPAA violation is malicious or not, unauthorized access to protected health information can have serious consequences. Large fines and even imprisonment are a real possibility for those who share PHI without a valid reason, pat...