Businesses across many industries naturally want to showcase their satisfied customers. Whether it’s a university featuring successful graduates, a retailer highlighting happy shoppers, or a healthcare facility showcasing thriving patients, these real-world testimonials can be powerful marketing tools. However, when it comes to healthcare providers subject to HIPAA, using patient images and information for promotional
Elder Abuse: Are Granny Cams a Solution, a Compliance Burden, or Both?
In Minnesota, 97% of the 25,226 allegations of elder abuse (neglect, physical abuse, unexplained serious injuries and thefts) in state-licensed senior facilities in 2016 were never investigated. This prompted Minnesota Governor, Mark Dayton, to announce plans last week to form a task force to find out why. As one might expect, Minnesota is not alone.
HIPAA Preempts Less Protective State Law Concerning Medical Records of Deceased Nursing Home Residents, Eleventh Circuit Rules
Federal Appeals Court address HIPAA preemption of state law.
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