ITEMS IN FPM ON TOPIC:
HIPAA
January/February 2019 Issue
Protecting Adolescent Patient Privacy: Four Key Questions
[Feature]
When an adolescent patient requests confidential services, here’s what you need to know about their rights and your responsibilities.
March/April 2018 Issue
HIPAA: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
[Feature]
Does your organization interpret HIPAA too strictly, too loosely, or just right? Find out with these FAQs.
March/April 2017 Issue
The HIPAA Security Rule: Are You in Compliance?
[Feature]
Taking steps to protect your patient information and prepare for a possible breach can avoid costly audit violations.
March/April 2015 Issue
Electronic Access to Adolescents' Health Records: Legal, Policy, and Practice Implications
[Feature]
Letting minors view their health records online means finding a compromise between patient privacy and parental rights.
May/June 2013 Issue
HIPAA Again: Confronting the Updated Privacy and Security Rules
[Feature]
New regulations will require practices to revisit and adapt their privacy policies.
Jul-Aug 2009 Issue
"Will the Feds Really Buy Me an EHR?" and Other Commonly Asked Questions About the HITECH Act
[Feature]
The economic stimulus package offers $19 billion in health IT incentives, but it also creates new penalties. Here's what you need to know.
Apr 2008 Issue
How to Protect Your Data When You're on the Web
[Feature]
Every time you access the Internet, a world of criminals is trying to steal personal information – yours and your patients'. Here's how to stop them.
Jan 2008 Issue
Does Primary Care Need Medicare?
[Opinion]
Its payment system undervalues primary care, and its regulations include jail time for physicians' mistakes. What's not to love?
Apr 2005 Issue
Ten Steps to HIPAA Security Compliance
[Feature]
Protecting your patients’ health information is more difficult and more important than ever. The author’s strategy will help you meet this month’s deadline.
Jun 2004 Issue
Hipaaposterous
[Balancing Act]
This article is one physician's lighthearted view of regulations imposed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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