The mega rule deadline is September 23, 2013 What should managers be doing right now for HIPAA? They should be updating the Notice of Privacy Practices and getting patients to sign off on the revision. And they have only until September 23, 2013 to get it done. Along with that, they need to be paying close attention to some other HIPAA requirements that are getting … [Read more...] about HIPAA: it’s time to update the office’s privacy notice
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HIPAA is now striking small offices; the first hit is on mobile devices
HIPAA, which has traditionally focused its attention on larger entities, is now closing in on smaller organizations and smaller violations. A hospice in Idaho has been fined $50,000 for a security breach of its electronic health information. This is the first time HIPAA has gone after a breach affecting fewer than 500 patients, and the government says the fine is “a strong … [Read more...] about HIPAA is now striking small offices; the first hit is on mobile devices
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Here are resources from the article, "9 important do's and don'ts for using social media to promote your practice": Federal Trade Commission, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, 16 CFR Part 255; available by clicking here HIPAA regulation regarding marketing: 45 CFR 164.501, 164.508(a)(3) HHS explanatory information about … [Read more...] about More information on marketing and compliance