HIPAA

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We must obtain a signed conset again to shar the PHI with a referral specialist

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PHI sharing by unpaid gmail/yahoo or hotmail is possible if the files are encrypted

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A patient health information belongs to the clinic and you can only share parts of it with the patient

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All patients need not be given the HIPAA forms as it is taken for granted that their PHI is protected

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Endpoint security helps reduce the threats and vulnerabilities to PHI

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A referral clinician such as an Oral& Maxillofacial surgeon is a Business Associate

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Penalties for employees and the owner could be financial and criminal

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HB 300 apllies only to Texas

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Employee "right to know" law mean every employee has the right to know of the hazard posed by chemicals at the workplace or clinic

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Penaltie can go up to 1,5 million dollars for breaches

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Breaches can involve 500 patients or less (small), or could be 500 patients or more (large)

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The clinic needs to protect the patient's personal, financial and helth information

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Every clinic owner should be trained in Risk Assessment and Risk Analysis

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HIPAA ONLY
Even a remote information storage/clinical information back-up company is a Covered Entity