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Amazon ends support for third-party, HIPAA-compliant Alexa program

Mobi Health News

The HIPAA-compliant Skills capabilities were launched in 2019 to help patients connect with hospitals and health insurers using Alexa.

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Privacy beyond HIPAA in voice technology

Mobi Health News

Industry players warn that while voice technology has the ability to reach a larger audience, it must be implemented with privacy as a top priority.

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AI in health care: Meeting HIPAA standards with ChatGPT

KevinMD

ChatGPT has the potential to significantly enhance the work of health care professionals and Read more… AI in health care: Meeting HIPAA standards with ChatGPT originally appeared in KevinMD.com. ChatGPT is one such technology; it is a robust language model that can comprehend and respond to input in natural language.

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As connected health adoption grows, privacy rules like HIPAA are still broadly misunderstood

Mobi Health News

At a HIMSS Digital presentation, former ONC Chief Privacy Officer Joy Pritts and Connected Health Initiative Senior Counsel Brian Scarpelli discussed some common misconceptions about the law.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties.

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Envisioning the future of health care with OpenAI’s GPT-4o: potential innovations under secure and unbiased conditions

KevinMD

With strict adherence to HIPAA-compliant servers and proactive measures to eliminate bias in Read more… Envisioning the future of health care with OpenAI’s GPT-4o: potential innovations under secure and unbiased conditions originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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HIPAA lets providers text patients, but is it secure?

Mobi Health News

As texting between patients and providers becomes more common, it’s imperative that providers consider the right platform to use and other security features to protect patient data.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators.

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The Cost of Inefficient Communication in Home Care & Beyond

It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care.

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The 2023 Behavioral Health Industry Report

Topics covered include quantitative statistics describing the overall increase in behavioral health issues, the impact of psychologist and staff burnout, how HIPAA compliance is once again at the top of our minds & much more! This report explores current issues in the behavioral health industry in 2023.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting.

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HIPAA Compliance Checklist for Mental Health Agencies

Use this printable checklist to ensure your systems are buttoned up to avoid breaches, HIPAA violations, and other privacy and safety infractions. Keeping up with compliance can be intimidating, but this checklist can help make your job a little easier!