Is It A HIPAA Violation If Physicians Text Patient Information?

Texting work information to mobile devices is commonplace across all industries, but it’s a serious concern for those in the healthcare industry. Lost or stolen mobile devices containing unsecured patient health information (PHI) is a violation of HIPAA regulations. The purpose of HIPAA is to protect a patient’s private information, and any practitioner that violates…

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4 Features Medical Answering Services Absolutely Must Have

Many people believe that the benefit of having a medical answering service is just to have after-hours calls answered in case of an emergency. However, in this day and age, the benefits and responsibilities are far more complex and important. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering hiring a medical answering service: HIPAA…

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