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Did A Nurse Violate His Niece’s HIPAA Privacy Rights?

Nurse.com

In the complaint, the niece said the nurse had violated her Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rights and also acted unprofessionally. He believes HIPAA applies to him only when caring for patients in a nurse-patient relationship. It’s also established at the federal level by HIPAA itself.

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10 FAQs About Nurse Practitioners

Board Vitals - Nursing

All healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, who are covered under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI). Download this FREE eBook from BoardVitals, The Complete Guide to Becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Do NP’s have NPI numbers? Yes, they do!