Written by Reed Tinsley |
May 24, 2005
Identifying and Addressing HIPAA Violations in Your Practice
I was at a physician client's office today and as I was walking through the reception room, a nurse walks out a door to get a patient and proceeds to say "Hello Mrs. ____, I heard you spent the weekend at our hospital hotel next door?" This was announced in front of a room full of patients. Was this a HIPAA violation?
My answer: Hell yes!! Just proves the point of my last post that most practices are not training their employees (and physicians) on HIPAA privacy. If you are , congratulations!!!
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Reed Tinsley CPA
This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on
accounting & tax,
practice management, and
financial planning.
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