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Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in 2024 with AMC’s Expertise 

American Medical Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. In this blog post, explore how American Medical Compliance offers the HIPAA compliance services every healthcare organization needs in 2024.

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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

Protect patient privacy Nancy Brent, RN Lawsuits involving patient confidentiality — which is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state laws — are also common, and Brent encourages nurses to be cautious when patients, friends, or relatives ask for information that may initially seem harmless.

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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. AI systems must adhere to HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules, requiring careful consideration of “minimum necessary” data use and de-identification processes that meet the technology’s learning requirements.

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