Patient Photos on Social Media
February 9, 2023
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So, you want to share patient photos on your social media. What are some things you should consider first?
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Category: Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Articles on building and maintaining a compliant healthcare practice. Topics cover HIPAA compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse programs, good faith estimates, informed consent, controlled-substance and procedure SOPs, and patient intake policies and procedures, written for owners putting policies and procedures in place.
Email and Social Media Disclaimers for Health Professionals
January 29, 2023
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Does a disclaimer really do anything to protect you from liability?
TikTok Takeover: Legal Considerations for Posting Healthcare Videos
November 2, 2022
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Do you want to educate the public or promote your healthcare practice on TikTok? Before you post, keep these legal issues in mind.
HIPAA Right of Access: What It Means When Your Patient Is a Couple
November 1, 2022
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Patients have a right to review their health records. Meanwhile, health information should not be disclosed to unauthorized persons. So how do you ensure access and privacy when records include information about more than one individual?
Informed Consent Issues in Mohs Surgery
October 31, 2022
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Allegations of inadequate informed consent represent one of the top four drivers of malpractice suits for Mohs surgery patients. So what can you do to avoid informed consent lawsuits?
HIPAA in the Waiting Room
October 10, 2022
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How do you maintain compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule in a crowded, bustling waiting room? We discuss the issues.
Can I Record Patient Telephone Calls and Visits?
September 18, 2022
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It’s easier than ever to record phone conversations with patients. But is it legal to do so? We discuss the considerations.
Business Associate Agreement (BAA) Basics
July 8, 2022
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When do you need a business associate agreement (BAA)? Are there situations in which you should decline to enter into one? Learn what it means when you sign the dotted line.
Responding to Mental Health Emergencies: Legal Considerations
May 26, 2022
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When a patient is having an active mental health emergency, what are your obligations? What does the law allow? We address some common questions.
Am I Still Allowed to Keep Paper Records, or Are Electronic Medical Records Required?
April 27, 2022
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Many healthcare practice owners ask us: “Can we use paper records for our patients? What legal issues might arise if I do?” If you’re a provider who prefers pen and paper, find out the answers.