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Health Consumers Keen to Share and Download Data, But Privacy Remains a Concern

Health Populi

More younger people would be interested in downloading personal health records compared with older people. Still, over 50% of consumers ages 56 to 74 would like to download their EHR data. This is particularly concerning when personal health data is downloaded to an app that may fall out of the protection of HIPAA.

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Health Consumers Value Sharing and Downloading Health Data, But Privacy Concerns Remain

Health Populi

More younger people would be interested in downloading personal health records compared with older people. Still, over 50% of consumers ages 56 to 74 would like to download their EHR data. This is particularly concerning when personal health data is downloaded to an app that may fall out of the protection of HIPAA.

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Protected Health Information Stolen in HealthEquity SharePoint Breach

The HIPAA Journal

An investigation was launched which determined that between November 2, 2023, and March 29, 2024, the vendor accessed and downloaded information from a Kairos database. No Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or financial account information were accessed or downloaded.

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ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status, Unspecified 2024 – R41.82

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Altered mental status, unspecified (R41.82) is a billable ICD-10 diagnostic code under HIPAA regulations from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. Share Tweet Share Visit us on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn Enter your email to download your free ICD10 Cheat Sheet Thank you for your interest!

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Continuum Health Alliance Data Breach Affects 377,000 Consensus Medical Group Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Guardant Health immediately removed the file when the error was discovered, and on March 4, 2024, it was confirmed that unidentified third parties downloaded the file between September 8, 2023, and February 28, 2024.

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Healthcare Data Security Breach: What to Do If Your Records Have Been Hacked

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They should also keep up with the latest healthcare IT news, including the HIPAA Journal , to make sure your system is up to date. Opening suspicious emails, downloading files, and clicking on unfamiliar links are some of the main contributors to cyberattacks.

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Navigating the Transition from Clinical to Administrative Roles in Behavioral Health Practice

Valant

You’ll also be responsible for ensuring that your practice is HIPAA compliant. Look for EHR and other tech solutions that allow you to maintain strong HIPAA compliance and protections for PHI. This may be affected by business licensing laws , zoning laws, and more.

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