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Text messaging an...

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There is currently a lack of clarity about whether patient consent to communicate via (unencrypted) SMS is adequate to protect covered entities ...

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PHI request throu...

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I understand there is some ambiguity regarding providers communicating PHI with patients, and I'm having some trouble interpreting how it applie...

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Is a BAA required...

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If my provider is communicating PHI and non-PHI with patients through a 3rd party SMS service, such as Twilio, would my provider be required to ...

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Developers need better guidance around patient generated health data, since HIPAA focusses on one-way data sharing from a provider/other covered...

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Medical Device Data

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Scenario 1: Manufacturer makes an implantable device that collects data from the patient in order to function as intended. This data is uploaded...

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Cloud Software to...

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My company is developing a SaaS that will help companies to track their employees during the COVID-19 outbreak and will enable their staff to cl...

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OCR involvement a...

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What is the intent of this site? OCR rarely, if ever comments on questions, some of which could really help HIPAA regulated organizations and de...

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Web Based Portal ...

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If a DME supplier, vitamin supplier, text reminder application, auto payment system for patient accounts, or a website management company colle...

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Desktop applicati...

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We are an Italian software house and we would like to commercialize our software for Videodermatoscopy in USA.<...

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Data Masking in EMR

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Data masking or controlled access provides a means for patients to control disclosure of select information within the

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Which video chat ...

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Is Skype or any other video chat app HIPAA-compliant? Which video chat apps can currently be used for telehealth treatment activities involving ...

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Push Notifications

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We have a communication platform where providers, patients, family members can connect and communicate securely. The patient can set their own p...

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