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
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
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What You Should Know About Kentucky Medical Records Laws Medical records typically contain personal information that care providers must keep private in accordance with federal and state law. In most cases, only patients and their care providers may access these records without written permission. Although most of these rules come from federal laws like the Read More
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