Clients Have the Right to Receive Unencrypted Emails (and Texts) Under HIPAA
A major upside of the 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Rule was the clarification that clients can request to receive unencrypted emails if first informed of the risks.
iPhones, iPads and HIPAA-Compliant Practice: Locking Down Your Apple Device
Clinicians love their iPhones and iPads as much as clients do. Can you use them in your practice and be HIPAA compliant, though? Sure! Let’s find out how…
Online Data Backups and HIPAA Compliant Practice: A Government-Produced Monkey Wrench
Online data backup services help many therapists have a paperless office. The new HIPAA rules created a snag for using them without breaking the bank, however. [This article originally appeared in our June 27th, 2013 newsletter]
Am I a HIPAA Covered Entity? How Much Does It Matter If I Am Or Not? (2016 Update)
Did you know that just because you practice health care in the United States, you’re not necessarily legally required to comply with HIPAA? The followup question, of course, is, “Does it really change anything if you’re not?”
Is Square HIPAA Compliant? How About PCI Compliant?
Square is the easy credit card swiper for your smart phone or tablet. Learn the legal-ethical ins and outs to advantage of this handy tool with confidence.