Month: February 2017
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Dialing in on Health Care Delivery Through Telemedicine
With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, millions of newly insured patients have entered the health care market, bringing…
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Can a Prison Forcibly Medicate an Inmate with a Psychotropic Drug against the Inmate’s Will?
Question: Can a Pennsylvania prison forcibly administer a psychotropic medication to an inmate against the inmate’s will? Answer: In Pennsylvania,…
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Breach of ePHI Results in $2.7 Million Fine
Oregon Health & Science University (“OHSU”) has paid $2.7 million to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office…
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Protected Health Information: Providers Must Proceed with Caution
Medical records are a powerful weapon in the courtroom. They may reveal the extent of an individual’s injury in a…
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The Doctor Will See You Right Now: Understanding Urgent Care Centers
In today’s busy world, convenience is a prized commodity. From pre-ordering and paying online for your favorite Starbucks drink to…
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Data Breaches Lead to Record-Breaking HIPAA Settlement
Advocate Health Care Network (Advocate), one of the nation’s largest health care systems, recently reached a $5.55 million settlement with…
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۲۰ Years of HIPAA – Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
On August 21, 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was signed into law by President…
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