Does HIPAA Permit Texting Patients? – Part 1
What does HIPAA say about texting your patients? That depends on several factors, including what type of phone you use, and what data you’re transmitting.
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Privacy Risk Assessment for DD Boards
Most County Boards of Developmental Disabilities are performing at least a periodic Security Risk Assessment (SRA). The SRA, mandated by HIPAA, explores risks to the security of electronic Protected Health Information (PHI). But what about the rest of the PHI? A... Read More
Ohio DD Boards – Confidentiality Contracts with PT, OT and ST Independent Contractors
Ohio DD Boards are responsible for ensuring confidentiality when working with third parties. The appropriate method varies depending on whether a 3rd party provider is HIPAA Covered Entity or not. Eagle offers a model confidentiality agreement for contract providers who are not HIPAA Covered Entities.
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Federal Substance Use Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2) Updated!
Updates to Federal Substance Use Confidentiality Regulations take effect on February 2, 2018. Eagle Consulting Partners has made available a Redlined version of 42 CFR Part 2 to download. Eagle Consulting can assist with policy development, audits and training in light of these updates.
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