Health Insurance HIPAA Licensing 
Nurse Practitioners in Business
MAY 16, 2024
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. So today, I received an email asking me to reply with my full name, insurance number, DOB, etc. What constitutes a HIPAA Violation?
Nurse.com
AUGUST 3, 2023
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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Healthcare Law Insights blog
MARCH 7, 2024
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.
Diversity Nursing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) strictly protects patient privacy and prohibits healthcare professionals from sharing any identifiable information without the patient's consent. Respecting patient confidentiality is not only an ethical responsibility but also a legal requirement.
Relias
AUGUST 12, 2023
Respondents in this study stated that credentialing is the foundation for risk management, as you can “only be as good as the providers you hire.” After the FTCA coverage application is complete and submitted, the hours of preparation, policy creation, updates, and documentation are over.
Nurse.com
APRIL 23, 2023
Being criminally charged with harm to a patient would probably make a top 10 list of nurses’ worst fears, along with being a defendant in a professional negligence lawsuit or losing their license to practice. But there are some things nurses can do to protect themselves. Nurses are so busy, and this can reduce the risk of an error.”
MAS Medical Staffing
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Assignment responsibilities Pay and benefits Housing and transportation Certifications and licenses Facility policies and procedure Contact information for facility personnel Recruitment agency policies (payment processes, cancellations, etc.) Local area information #2 Honesty There’s no sugarcoating in travel healthcare. Even better?
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