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HIPAA Penetration Testing: Essential Requirements for Compliance
HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA Penetration Testing: Essential Requirements for Compliance

Healthcare providers face numerous challenges when it comes to protecting patient data, especially with the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats. One effective way to ensure that patient information remains secure is through HIPAA penetration testing. This process is not just about ticking boxes for compliance but truly understanding and strengthening your organization's defenses against potential breaches. Let's unravel the essentials of HIPAA penetration testing and how it can help maintain data integrity in healthcare settings.

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HIPAA: How Patients Can Designate a Personal Representative
HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA: How Patients Can Designate a Personal Representative

Choosing someone to act on your behalf in health matters can be a sensitive topic, but it's an important part of managing healthcare. Designating a personal representative under HIPAA ensures your health information is handled according to your wishes. This guide will walk you through what a personal representative is, how to designate one, and what it means for your privacy and care.

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HIPAA Rules: When Disclosure Without Authorization Is Allowed
HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA Rules: When Disclosure Without Authorization Is Allowed

Handling patient information can be complex, especially when it comes to following the rules about sharing it. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) lays out the guidelines for when health information can be disclosed without the patient's direct say-so. It's a topic that can make even the most seasoned healthcare worker pause, but understanding these rules is crucial for anyone in the field. Let’s take a closer look at the scenarios where patient information can be shared without prior authorization, and how tools like Feather can ease some of the burden.

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