privacy Archives - Off the Cusp

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many dentists have turned to teledentistry to stay connected with patients while practicing social distancing; providing consultation, evaluation and next step actions. But as with any new technology, teledentistry brings about new questions. Healthcare risk management and compliance expert, Linda Harvey, RDH, shares her expertise in assuring the teledentistry technology you choose for your practice is compliant with HIPAA rules and keeps the privacy and security of your patients intact.

May 8, 2014May 8, 2014
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Confidentiality and Holding Fast to Your Patients’ Trust

Practice Management

At dinner in a restaurant recently with my husband, who is a psychologist, and one of his colleagues, I listened to them “talk shop” about therapists and confidentiality. As I listened to them chat about their challenges, I thought of dentistry, and the need for […]

May 21, 2013August 19, 2014
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Learn About Changes to HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Regulations

Dental Office Education

By now, dental practitioners are likely aware that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued long-awaited changes to the Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules. The Omnibus Rule was announced on January 17 and has been the “hot topic” for folks in […]

February 6, 2013
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Hooray for Data Privacy Day!

Patterson Technology Center

Though I am sure that you didn’t miss it, some readers may be unaware that Data Privacy Day happened back in January. Your intrepid writer celebrated DPD by taking a moment to reflect on the increasing difficulty of maintaining one’s privacy in an increasingly connected […]

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Social Distancing in Dentistry: HIPAA Compliance and Teledentistry Partners

Confidentiality and Holding Fast to Your Patients’ Trust

Learn About Changes to HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Regulations

Hooray for Data Privacy Day!