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Effective Communication with Patients and Families Training

American Medical Compliance

By understanding the difference between useful and useless communication, healthcare providers can foster stronger connections with patients and families, ultimately leading to better care experiences and improved health outcomes. These skills improve outcomes and build patient trust.

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Privacy Under Pressure: How CNOs Can Safeguard the Rights of Transgender Patients

Health Leaders | Nursing

Current policy Under the Biden administration, HHS' Office of Civil Rights ( OCR ) implemented the 2022 HHS Notice and Guidance on Gender Affirming Care, Civil Rights, and Patient Privacy (2022 OCR Notice and Guidance), which stated that medical interventions for transgender minors may improve physical and mental health outcomes.

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The Role of Technology in Advancing Healthcare Equity 

American Medical Compliance

As healthcare providers, organizations, and policymakers increasingly recognize the persistent disparities in health outcomes across different populations, technology is emerging as a powerful tool to bridge these gaps. If these technologies are trained on biased data, they can perpetuate or even exacerbate existing inequities.

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Nurses as Key Players in Telehealth

Daily Nurse

Nurses must know and comply with HIPAA, information security, and confidentiality. The greatest award of working in telehealth is helping the patient achieve the best health outcomes while minimizing barriers to accessing healthcare,” says Arends.

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Avoiding the Landmines on the Path to HealthTech Innovation

Healthcare Law Insights blog

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the national standard for protecting patient health information. Those interested in the realm of AI in healthcare must understand that AI systems considered medical devices may require premarket notification or approval.

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Omnibus Rule 2013 Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

By completing this training, providers actively strengthen their understanding of HIPAA regulations, reduce the risk of noncompliance, and protect the privacy and trust of the patients they serve. Fewer medical malpractice lawsuits, and Better patient health outcomes, such as increased quality of care and safety and reduced medical errors.

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How to Maintain Professional Boundaries in Nursing

Premier Medical Staffing

When a vulnerable patient is subjected to unlawful actions by nurses including: inappropriate touch, battery, or HIPAA violations, it can cause or exacerbate medical trauma. In addition, inappropriate nurse-patient interactions can cause potential lasting trauma to the patient.