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“Patient Gossip” When Do Social Media Posts Violate HIPAA

The Gypsy Nurse

Adhering to HIPAA guidelines and rules is of the utmost importance to a healthcare professional. But at what point does “venting” or sharing become HIPAA violations? One of the most common social media HIPAA violations includes posting patient gossip. Familiarize yourself with these.

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Privacy Alert – Real Life Stories

Nurse Practitioners in Business

When we hear of another HIPAA incident, many think of a hospital data breach or a hacked healthcare network. Most of us don’t think about HIPAA violations in the context of small, private practices. But regular, non-HIPAA-compliant email is unsafe, and I politely said no! I realize you are well familiar with HIPAA.

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Don’t Get Scammed

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Learn tactics scammers use and gain the knowledge to protect yourself, your license, and your practice. Notability, we’ll address HIPAA breaches and ransomware attacks in a separate article. There are some relatively simple and easy things you can do today to protect yourself, your license, and your practice.

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How to Start a Physical Therapy Business: 14 Steps Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Do you dream of starting a physical therapy business after graduating from a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program ? However, starting a physical therapy practice also means putting in longer hours, filling out more paperwork and learning a business skill set on top of your clinical skill set. Can physical therapists own practices?

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Did A Nurse Violate His Niece’s HIPAA Privacy Rights?

Nurse.com

In the complaint, the niece said the nurse had violated her Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rights and also acted unprofessionally. He believes HIPAA applies to him only when caring for patients in a nurse-patient relationship. It’s also established at the federal level by HIPAA itself.

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When Do Social Media Posts Go Too Far and Violate HIPAA?

Travel Nursing Central

But, at what point does “venting” or sharing become HIPAA violations? One of the most common social media HIPAA violations includes posting patient gossip. The HIPAA Privacy Rule prohibits the use of PHI on social media networks. That could put your assignment and license in jeopardy , but you could also face fines.

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Avoiding the Landmines on the Path to HealthTech Innovation

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Licensing ensures that healthcare practitioners meet competency standards and protect public welfare. Healthcare professionals typically hold licenses within their state, but the rise of telehealth challenges this norm, necessitating careful reconsideration.

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