HIPAA
- Where can I find annual staff training on OSHA and HIPAA?
- Where can I find guidance on patients' ability to access and amend their medical records?
- We see a large volume of inpatients, that may never be seen in our office. Sending them each a Privacy Notice would put a great burden on us administratively as well as financially. Is it necessary for us to send each of those patients a Privacy Notice?
- Is there guidance on leaving patient charts outside exam room doors during clinic?
- At times, physicians must talk to their patient’s family and/or other people involved in the patient’s care. How does the HIPAA impact this?
- Please explain the difference between patient "consent" and "authorization" for use of health information under HIPAA.
- Do we have to mail a privacy notice to those patients who call in and are treated over the phone? Does it show good faith to explain to the patient that the privacy notice is posted in office and copies are available?
- Is it necessary to have an authorization signed by the patient or parent for a return to work or return to school release? Would the answer to this change based on whether or not a specific diagnosis is noted on the release?
- Who enforces Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards?
- How do I know if I am a "Covered Entity" under HIPAA?
- Do disease management, health promotion, preventive care, and wellness programs fall under the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s definition of “marketing?"
- HIPAA regulations refer to "business associates" of a medical practice - what does this mean?
- Do we have to post a Spanish translation of our HIPAA Privacy notice?
- Is there a conflict between child abuse reporting laws and HIPAA regulations?
- If physicians participate with a high school health occupations class where students observe patient visits, do we need special authorizations to be in compliance with HIPAA regulations?
- Suppose a patient wants their medical records sent someplace that is not another health care provider's office. Does a HIPAA authorization form need to be signed?
- Are there exceptions to the HIPAA Privacy Rule on disclosure of protected health information?
- Where can I find resources regarding breaches and breach notification rules for federal HIPAA/HITECH?
- Under HIPAA, are we still allowed to utilize patient sign-in sheets in the medical office? Does the information on the sign in sheet need to be limited?