To avoid HIPAA violations, follow good practices, respect patient privacy rights under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and uphold confidentiality standards to prevent legal repercussions.
Good practices to avoid a HIPAA violation include giving employees access to information relevant to their job responsibilities, disposing of materials containing PHI properly, and charging reasonable fees for services.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule ensures patient rights over their health information, safeguarding it against unauthorized access and disclosure, with specific protections in place for electronic health information.
Violations, such as contacting a patient's sexual partners without consent, can breach HIPAA confidentiality standards and result in legal consequences for businesses that handle health information.
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