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

Sprout Social

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.” Call Dr. Smith’s office directly to schedule a consultation. HIPAA compliant: @Patient, we have deleted your comment to protect your privacy.

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Social Media: The Key to Transforming Doctor-Patient Communication

Waxing UnLyrical

Attending the session “A Dr, Patient & Insurer Walk into a Social Network“ at SxSW last year really opened my eyes to the social media obstacles healthcare professionals face. While maintaining patient-doctor privacy boundaries and following regulations is important, avoiding social media isn’t the solution.

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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: The Key to Transforming Doctor-Patient Communication [Redux]

Waxing UnLyrical

Attending the session “A Dr, Patient & Insurer Walk into a Social Network“ at SxSW last year really opened my eyes to the social media obstacles healthcare professionals face. While maintaining patient-doctor privacy boundaries and following regulations is important, avoiding social media isn’t the solution.

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How Privacy Breach Notification Law Affects Your Blog

ProBlogger

If so, do you have professional practices in place to ensure the protection of that information and the privacy of your customers? Then ask not for whom the bell tolls, as it tolls for you—Privacy Breach Notification Laws are here. New Zealand is set to overhaul its privacy laws through the course of 2012 and beyond.

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Things to Know About Telehealth Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

Tweaklibrary

There are many things to take care of including new services, privacy concerns, & sorting out insurance issues. Obviously, there has to be a privacy & security layer that covers the patient’s health as confidential data. Easier Than Visiting Doctor’s Office Personally. Image source: mobihealthnews.com.

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Complete Guide to Social Media for Banks & Financial Institutions

Sprout Social

Up until recently, privacy and compliance concerns deterred financial brands from being more social online, but that all changed when the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) released guidelines on how to increase your social presence while reducing risk. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

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