HealthLeaders Media June 2, 2020
OCR noted that it is not sufficient for media to simply blur out faces to mask patient identity in videos.
A version of this article was first published June 2, 2020, by HCPro’s Revenue Cycle Advisor, a sibling publication to HealthLeaders.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in May issued guidance regarding the HIPAA Privacy Rule and media coverage throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The guidance served as a reminder to healthcare organizations that the current circumstances do not invalidate basic aspects of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Media outlets may desire video footage in and around hospitals that are treating COVID-19 patients, but there are strict guidelines that must be followed. OCR noted that it is not sufficient for media to...
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