Pulse June 7, 2023
Social media and healthcare can be a productive combination, but not when patient information is involved. The power and reach of social media are nothing new, nor is the concern about the ready ability to spread misinformation. While that confluence of issues remains true, it also remains true that use of social media in healthcare must be done carefully to avoid creating privacy issues under HIPAA. The Office for Civil Rights offered a reminder about the need for caution with a settlement announcement on June 5, 2023.
Newest Patient Review Settlement
As indicated, OCR announced a HIPAA settlement on June 5, 2023 with a psychiatric practice over responses to negative reviews. As described in the press release (but interestingly not...
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