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HIPAA Privacy and the Luigi Mangione Prosecution

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It is not common for issues related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to make headlines, particularly in a murder case. HIPAA has recently been the subject of court filings in People v. Luigi...more

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Some Reminders on How HIPAA Works

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The HIPAA privacy rules have been in the news a lot lately. That’s good, but not when it’s for the wrong reasons or based on a misunderstanding of the rules....more

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Are You a “Hybrid Entity” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996? The $4,348,000 Question

A single, multidisciplinary entity, like a university, may include certain departments that use PHI, and other departments that do not. Such institutions are eligible to (and should) self-identify as “hybrid entities” to...more

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What All Employers Need to Know About Protecting Employee Health Information

Employers obtain employee health information in a number of ways—most commonly, in relation to a work-related injury or when an employee requests medical leave or a disability accommodation. Most employers understand that...more

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Is Your Health Plan HIPAA Compliant?

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Data breaches with respect to medical information are on the rise, given that such information is generally more valuable on the black market than stolen credit card data. The 2015 breach of healthcare company Anthem, Inc.,...more

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Blog: HIPAA FAQ Series: Does HIPAA Permit Communications via E-mail with PHI Subjects?

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Last week, we introduced a new series to this blog that will cover frequently asked questions regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This week, the series continues by delving into a hot...more

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