SPOTLIGHT -
How to choose your HIPAA security officer
In smaller practices, the position of security officer is often filled by whoever appears to have the time to fill it.
The Joint Commission updates stance on text messaging
New guidance on the use of text messaging by physicians shows some flexibility when it comes to HIPAA, notes a healthcare attorney.
Smartphones, text messaging and HIPAA compliance
With smartphone use in healthcare on the rise-both by patients and providers-there are important steps to take to avoid a HIPAA violation.
