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In late September of this year, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released two studies that called for increased oversight and enforcement of HIPAA.

Wearable health technology like the Fitbit is causing a major gray area to emerge in terms of health information that may or may not be protected by HIPAA. These pieces of wearable health technology are known for tracking and collecting health information; but what many don’t know is that while you might assume that this information is protected by HIPAA, it may very well not be.

Wearable health technology like the Fitbit is causing a major gray area to emerge in terms of health information that may or may not be protected by HIPAA.

We all know that HIPAA regulations are in place to protect sensitive health information, but what about this sensitive health information after a person dies? Here is what you need to know about HIPAA and how it applies after death.

We all know that HIPAA regulations are in place to protect sensitive health information, but what about this sensitive health information after a person dies? Here is what you need to know about HIPAA and how it applies after death.

New research shows that only 25% of healthcare institutions who make use of an official mobile messaging app are using internal, company-authorized tools.

New research shows that only 25% of healthcare institutions who make use of an official mobile messaging app are using internal, company-authorized tools.

With the coming of winter, you might be looking forward to the holidays, spending time with family, playing in the snow, and more, but there’s one thing that no one looks forward to at this time of the year, and that’s getting sick.

We’re in a mix of the holiday season once again, and Thanksgiving is coming up quickly! However, nothing can ruin a great Thanksgiving dinner like a case of bad food poisoning. It’s important to take precautions and make sure that your family is safe from the dangers of undercooked meat. Because a turkey isn’t something that most families cook everyday, there’s a higher risk of getting a foodborne illness. Here’s some tips on cooking the turkey, and making sure that doesn’t happen...
 
Thawing the turkey
 

There is a lot of conversation being brought up about mental health, lately. This is a good track for our nation to be on, as there are currently many issues that need to be resolved that we have only begun to take a look at. This is particularly important when it comes to the way we decide to legislate future laws, and how to bring about the most effect changes. As of now, there is currently a bill that is being introduced that will greatly affect the way that mental health practices are affected by HIPAA.
 
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