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

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An RN reader shared that his niece was having mental health issues. In the complaint, the niece said the nurse had violated her Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rights and also acted unprofessionally. It’s also established at the federal level by HIPAA itself.

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Transparency in Healthcare: How Consumers Are Taking Control of Their Medical Information

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Under HIPAA’s privacy rule, all patients have the right to inspect, review, and receive a copy of their medical records and billing records that are held by health plans and health care providers. Getting access to your medical records isn’t always easy. How Long Does It Take?

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10 FAQs About Nurse Practitioners

Board Vitals - Nursing

All healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, who are covered under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI). Download this FREE eBook from BoardVitals, The Complete Guide to Becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Which NP specialty makes the most money?