Patient Rights

HIPAA Forms

HIPPA Form for Patients: What You Actually Need

Every week, at least one office manager or practice administrator contacts me asking where to find a HIPPA form for patients. The first thing I

HIPAA Waiver Form

HIPAA Waiver Form: What You Actually Need to Know

Every week, someone contacts me asking for a "hippa waiver form" — and every week, I have to deliver the same corrective message. There

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule: What You Must Know

In 2024, OCR settled with a New England dermatology practice for $300,640 after an investigation revealed the organization had no policies implementing the Privacy

HIPAA Authorization

What Is a HIPAA Authorization Form and When It's Required

In 2023, a specialty medical practice in the Southeast received an OCR corrective action after routinely disclosing patient records to a life insurance company without

HIPAA Authorization

What Is HIPAA Authorization? A Compliance Guide

In 2023, a specialty clinic in the Southeast agreed to a six-figure settlement with OCR after routinely disclosing patient records to a marketing firm — without

HIPAA Privacy Rule

What Is the HIPAA Privacy Rule? A Practical Guide

In 2023, OCR settled with a dental practice for $350,000 after it disclosed a patient's protected health information to a media outlet