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Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule HHS.gov

(9 days ago) Law Enforcement Purposes. Covered entities may disclose protected health information to law enforcement officials for law enforcement purposes under the following six circumstances, and subject to specified conditions: (1) as required by law (including court orders, court-ordered warrants, subpoenas) and … See more

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.html

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Understanding Some of HIPAA’s Permitted Uses and Disclosures

(6 days ago) WEBOne fact sheet addresses Permitted Uses and Disclosures for Health Care Operations, and clarifies that an entity covered by HIPAA (“covered entity”), such as a …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/permitted-uses/index.html

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Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information

(4 days ago) WEBUnder the transition provisions, if prior to the compliance date, a provider obtained a consent for the use or disclosure of health information for any one of the TPO …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/standards-privacy-individually-identifiable-health-information/index.html

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Health Information & Privacy: FERPA and HIPAA CDC

(3 days ago) WEBPermitted disclosure means the information can be, but is not required to be, shared without individual authorization.; Protected health information or individually identifiable …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/healthinformationprivacy.html

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Health Information Privacy Law and Policy HealthIT.gov

(2 days ago) WEBYes. There are some federal and state privacy laws (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, Title 10) that require health care providers to obtain patients’ written consent before they disclose their health information to other people …

https://www.healthit.gov/topic/health-information-privacy-law-and-policy

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Guide to Privacy and Security of Health Information

(Just Now) WEBrealize the potential benefits of electronic health information exchange. If individuals and other participants in a an individual’s legal rights and the covered entity’s legal duties …

https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/privacy/privacy_and_security_chapter4.pdf

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Privacy, Security, and HIPAA HealthIT.gov - ONC

(7 days ago) WEBThe privacy and security of patient health information is a top priority for patients and their families, health care providers and professionals, and the government. Federal laws …

https://www.healthit.gov/topic/privacy-security-and-hipaa

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The Value and Importance of Health Information Privacy

(3 days ago) WEBEthical health research and privacy protections both provide valuable benefits to society. Health research is vital to improving human health and health care. Protecting patients …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK9579/

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The HIPAA Privacy Rule: How May Covered Entities Use and …

(1 days ago) WEBYes. A covered entity must comply with the general rules concerning the uses and disclosures of protected health information for 50 years after the individual's death. …

https://privacyrights.org/consumer-guides/hipaa-privacy-rule-how-may-covered-entities-use-and-disclose-health-information

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What is Considered PHI under HIPAA? 2024 Update - HIPAA Journal

(Just Now) WEBIn the context of what is considered PHI under HIPAA for qualifying healthcare providers: “A broken leg” is health information. “Mr. Jones has a broken leg” is individually …

https://www.hipaajournal.com/considered-phi-hipaa/

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REVISITING HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ETHICAL, …

(3 days ago) WEBResults. A synthesis matrix was developed and issues categorized as: quality of care, consent and autonomy, access to care and technology, legal and regulatory, …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7831568/

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HEALTH INFORMATION & THE LAW USER GUIDE

(5 days ago) WEBcontinues to be little awareness of the legal issues surrounding access to and use of health care information, both clinical and financial. Health information law …

https://www.healthinfolaw.org/sites/default/files/HIL%20User%20Guide%20_5.21.2019.pdf

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45 CFR § 164.502 - Uses and disclosures of protected health …

(7 days ago) WEB(c) Standard: Uses and disclosures of protected health information subject to an agreed upon restriction. A covered entity that has agreed to a restriction pursuant to § …

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/45/164.502

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Health Data in the Information Age: Use, Disclosure, and Privacy.

(5 days ago) WEBEarlier chapters introduced the Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee's conceptualization of health database organizations (HDOs), outlined their presumed benefits, listed …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK236546/

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Health Information Confidentiality American College of - ACHE

(9 days ago) WEBWhile media representatives also seek access to health information, particularly when a patient is a public figure or when treatment involves legal or public …

https://www.ache.org/about-ache/our-story/our-commitments/ethics/ache-code-of-ethics/health-information-confidentiality

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Your Rights Under HIPAA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WEBReceive a notice that tells you how your health information may be used and shared; Decide if you want to give your permission before your health information …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html

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Updated FTC Health Breach Notification Rule puts new provisions …

(6 days ago) WEBIt was Shakespeare who said, “Once more unto the breach.” The FTC’s goal is never more unto the breach, but until companies keep health data secure and private, …

https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2024/04/updated-ftc-health-breach-notification-rule-puts-new-provisions-place-protect-users-health-apps

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Privacy and Security of Health Information

(4 days ago) WEBThe information contained in this guide is not intended to serve as legal advice nor should it substitute for legal counsel. The guide is not exhaustive, and readers are encouraged …

https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/privacy/onc_privacy_and_security_chapter4_v1_022112.pdf

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Health Information & the Law A project of the George …

(Just Now) WEBA project of the George Washington University’s Hirsh Health Law and Policy Program, Health Information and the Law (HealthInfoLaw.org), developed with support …

https://www.healthinfolaw.org/

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What Biden’s expansion of health privacy rules means for people

(4 days ago) WEBIn late April, the Biden administration issued new rules designed to keep prosecutors from obtaining medical records of patients who seek legal abortions. The …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-bidens-expansion-of-health-privacy-rules-means-for-people-seeking-abortions

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Final Privacy Rules Under HIPPA for Use of Reproductive Informati

(4 days ago) WEBEagerly anticipated final rules by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), requiring compliance no later than December 23, 2024, set basic …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/hipaa-privacy-rules-get-post-dobbs-refresh-reproductive-health-care

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What is health equity? How the idea grew – and why it matters

(9 days ago) WEBHealth equity seeks to address that. "Health equity means that we achieve health that is as equal as possible, within the constraints of things we can fix," said Dr. …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/04/24/what-is-health-equity-how-the-idea-grew-and-why-it-matters

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OCR finalizes rule prohibiting certain reproductive health care

(Just Now) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights Oct. 18 released a resource for health care providers who choose to educate patients …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-04-22-ocr-finalizes-rule-prohibiting-certain-reproductive-health-care-disclosures

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Health Information Privacy Laws in the Digital Age: HIPAA Doesn't …

(3 days ago) WEBMeaningful Use created new channels of health data access (i.e., patient portals) for patients to access their health information, but it also introduced new …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7883355/

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Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information

(8 days ago) WEBProviding individuals with easy access to their health information empowers them to be more in control of decisions regarding their health and well-being. For …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/access/index.html

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Biden administration plans big change to marijuana rules - USA …

(1 days ago) WEBTwenty-four states and Washington, D.C., have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, and 14 other states authorize it for medical use, according to the Pew …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/30/dea-reclassifies-marijuana-reports/72865632007/

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DEA plans to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk drug, officials say

(9 days ago) WEB“This is going to help to normalize cannabis more than anything that’s ever occurred in the U.S. since they started the war on drugs,” said David Culver, senior vice …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/30/marijuana-restrictions-loosen/

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated …

(3 days ago) WEBAbout 38 percent of those with referrals who had mental health disorders and 40 percent of those who had substance use disorders had received counseling; …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/health/parent-drugs-mental-illness-treatment-medicaid.html

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Guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information

(5 days ago) WEBThe first version (1.2) of this Guide discussed two of the Stage 1 core objectives that relate to privacy and security requirements. This updated Guide focuses on Stage 1 and Stage …

https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/resources/privacy-and-security-guide.pdf

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Aetna will cover fertility treatments for LGBTQ people under court

(5 days ago) WEBAetna will pay $2 million and update its coverage policies to settle a lawsuit claiming the health insurer required LGBTQ beneficiaries to pay more out of pocket for …

https://www.reuters.com/legal/aetna-will-cover-fertility-treatments-lgbtq-people-under-court-settlement-2024-05-03/

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Physical Fitness Linked to Better Mental Health in Young People

(1 days ago) WEBThe risk of mental health disorder was weighted against three metrics for physical fitness: cardio fitness, as measured by a student’s time in an 800-meter run; …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/29/health/adolescents-exercise-mental-health.html

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OJJDP FY24 Youth Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

(3 days ago) WEBWith this solicitation, OJJDP seeks applications for funding to support cross-system collaboration to improve responses and outcomes for youth under the age of 18 …

https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-ojjdp-2024-172115

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Laws, Regulation, and Policy HealthIT.gov

(7 days ago) WEBHealth IT Legislation The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s (ONC) work on health IT is authorized by the Health Information …

https://www.healthit.gov/topic/laws-regulation-and-policy

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office …

(3 days ago) WEBAction. Notice and request for comments on a request for approval of a new information collection. Summary. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of …

https://www.transportation.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/regulations/2024-09776

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