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Dentistry And The Law: When Must A Data Breach Be Reported?, Dan Schulte Jd
Dentistry And The Law: When Must A Data Breach Be Reported?, Dan Schulte Jd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This dentistry and the law column addresses the necessity of reporting a potential HIPAA data breach involving missing patient records. The author explains the criteria outlined in the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule and emphasizes the importance of a thorough risk assessment. The dentist must evaluate the nature of the protected health information and whether an unauthorized person acquired it. The article details the steps for reporting, including individual notices to affected patients and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, with distinctions based on the number of individuals affected.
Dentistry And The Law: Accessing/Disclosing Prescription Information On Software Platforms, Dan Schulte Jd
Dentistry And The Law: Accessing/Disclosing Prescription Information On Software Platforms, Dan Schulte Jd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article discusses the access and disclosure of prescription information on software platforms like eScribe and MAPS. It highlights that HIPAA regulations govern such access, and as long as the information is obtained through business associate agreements and used for treatment purposes, specific patient consent may not be necessary. The article also mentions that the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) allows prescribers to access controlled substance prescription information without requiring patient consent.