Security

  When it comes to email correspondence, there’s nothing more annoying than spam. You log into your email to read messages from patients and business associates, but get assaulted with tens of spam mails that throw a wrench in your workflow. However, that’s not the worst that can happen. As a medical facility, spam emails…

A HIPAA guidance release in January notes that providers can share information with the loved ones of patients even if they are not seen as relatives under current laws. An accompanying FAQ elaborated on the update stating that it is generally permissible to allow disclosures to a loved one not married to the patient or…