Protecting patient privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive medical information are critical responsibilities for dental practices. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (PHI). Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations can lead to severe consequences, including legal penalties and damage to […]
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Ensuring Compliance: How to stay updated with Dental Consent Form Regulations
As a dental practice owner, it is crucial to prioritize compliance with dental consent form regulations. Consent forms play a vital role in protecting both your practice and your patients, ensuring that everyone involved understands the treatment being provided, potential risks, and their rights. However, with ever-evolving regulations and legal requirements, staying updated can be […]
Saving Your Dental Practice From Social Media Sharing Conundrum
Does your Dental Practice connect with patients via social media? New age social media platforms are not only impacting how businesses influence consumers, but have transformed the dental industry. Practices have taken advantage of social media platforms by marketing to potential patients. Today, just about every health industry has reaped benefits of using Facebook, Instagram, […]
Role of HIPAA to Protect Your Practice From Potential Legal Risks
The chances of your practice being audited for its HIPAA compliance are increasing. This isn’t being driven by government agencies wanting to poke into your practice, but rather by an increasing number of patient complaints around the U.S. In fact, such complaints are the number one reason for a HIPAA audit.
