Staying on top of security can seem like an impossible task, especially when basics such as password security still have the power to baffle organizations.
Q: A clinic employee is being seen as a patient of the clinic for additional vaccinations. The medical assistant rooming the patient wants to review the vaccination history. Is this a HIPAA violation?
Outsourcing some HIM functions is common at many organizations. The decision might initially be spurred by staffing shortages or budgetary concerns, but many outsourcing arrangements become long-term projects.
