By Janie Ratliff | Published March 15, 2020 | Posted in Healthcare Law | Tagged Tags: employer responsibility, healthcare, HIPAA, Medical records law in Kentucky, patient privacy |
Practices for Guarding Against HIPAA Breaches in Your Company If your company is classified as a “covered entity” (most healthcare providers are covered entities) or a “business associated” of a covered entity, you are surely aware of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA requires protection and confidential handling of individuals’ protected health Read More
Read MoreA living will is a legal document that allows patients to provide healthcare providers with an outline of their wishes in the event they become incapacitated and unable to communicate their wishes themselves. The document often contains a provision for a person to be designated as healthcare power of attorney. This individual can speak on Read More
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