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A healthcare team’s guide to HIPAA compliance on social media

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But it can be a challenge for the marketing teams on the digital front lines to overcome the concerns of security and privacy teams—especially at the intersection of HIPAA and social media.” For example, if a patient comments on your post and reveals they have an illness, you should not acknowledge that illness in your response.

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The Digital Economy's Privacy Problem

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The implications of this data gathering (from simple things like browser history to more semantic captures like the tone of our words on social media platforms) can have massive implications on how employable we are, the type of insurance we're eligible for, and more. The death of privacy? So, is privacy a thing of the past?

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Healthcare Social Media Policy: Examples + Free Template

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Healthcare organizations using social media face unique challenges, particularly when protecting patient privacy and adhering to regulatory requirements. Brand representation Brand safety is especially important in healthcare, as a misplaced post or poorly handled comment can cause significant reputation damage.

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HIPAA and Social Media: 5 Tips to Stay Compliant

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HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. However, social media is subject to the Privacy Rule. Instad, you need to take your understanding of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and apply it to social media. It is an overarching piece of legislation relating to health information in the United States.

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Social Media Compliance: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Compliant

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The most common risks and requirements generally fall into four broad categories: Privacy and data security. Privacy and data security. While they vary by industry, privacy and data security requirements generally intend to: Limit who marketers can contact. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Confidentiality.

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Post Performance Report: Brands transforming social customer care

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So this month we scoured the internet looking for brands across industries—from pet products to business software to car insurance—who shine when responding on social. Their team responds to customer needs thoroughly and professionally—while protecting consumer privacy and remaining compliant.

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Should We Expect Health Care Professionals To Post And Tweet?

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Boomers are often the polar opposite worrying about the time required, technical concerns, and potential privacy issues that may arise. Is it fear of privacy violations? Share your thoughts in a comment or add your opinion to my original tweet (click the link in my tweet above). Is it lack of time? So…I’m curious.