Reader Questions:
Always Remain HIPAA Compliant
Published on Fri May 24, 2024
Question: One of the physicians in my practice demands we use a sign-in sheet—he says that the sheets offer “proof” of a patient’s visit. Do sign-in sheets violate a patient’s rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule? Maine Participant Answer: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that incidental exposures, like the announcement of [...]