DHHS Updates Guidance on Disclosures to Family Members: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
The Privacy Rule, in 45 CFR§ 164.510(b), permits covered entities to disclose protected health information (“PHI”) to family members and even close personal friends who .. read more
Joint Commission Keeps Ban on Use of Secure Text Messaging for Patient Care Orders: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
In its December 2016 newsletter, the Joint Commission (formerly known as “JCAHO”) specified that its ban on the use of secure text messaging platforms for .. read more
Help for Your New Year’s Resolution to Be HIPAA Compliant: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes with Guest Commentator Alice M. McCart
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to finally become HIPAA compliant or to bring your HIPAA risk analysis, policies and procedures, and training .. read more
New California Breach Notification Law: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law a California bill regarding breach notification, A.B. 2828, amending California Civil Code §§ 1798.29(a) and 1798.82(a) so that, .. read more
Children’s Health Records and You: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
Parents who have minor children have legitimate concerns about their children’s health records as used, disclosed, and maintained by their health care providers, insurers, and .. read more
New Sample BAA to Consider: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
Because I have a number of current California clients and past ones who may be Premium Members, I have revised my sample Business Associate Agreement .. read more
Illinois Joins California in Affording More Protection to Personal Information: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
In May, the Governor of Illinois, Bruce Rauner, signed amendments to the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (“PIPA”), 815 ILCS 530/1 et seq., expanding the .. read more
Include Ransomware in Your Next Risk Analysis: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes with Guest Commentator Alice M. McCart, J.D.
Reliable backup of data is crucial to your operations. In addition to other risks, such as power spikes or outages, fire, flood, or other natural .. read more
How to Choose the Right HIPAA Consultant for You: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes with Guest Commentator Alice M. McCart
If you need or think that you may need a qualified HIPAA consultant but have no idea how or where to begin to look for .. read more
Are You Protected from Ransomware? HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
I have been planning to write a blog post on ransomware since spring 2015 when I was a victim of ransomware. I got a message .. read more
