YSK: There is a Live HIPAA Breach Website by the US Department of Health and Human Services – Best Practices for Occupational Therapy Small Businesses

Data breaches are a common and ongoing phenomenon these days. Patient information such as their health records, private information, and associated information make for high-value targets by malicious parties. Here’s what you can do to find out about breaches, what to do if you suspect you or someone such as a patient has been breached, … Read more

The Best EMRs for Occupational Therapy Practice – My Vulnerability Concerns

What is the best EMR to use for occupational therapy? What are some concerns that you should have in regards to vulnerabilities? EMR Interest and Adoption There is a growing concern for the vulnerabilities in EMR used by occupational therapy practitioners. A frequent question asked on occupational therapy groups for entrepreneurs is, “what EMR software … Read more

Becoming HIPAA Compliant on Zoom for Occupational Therapy Telehealth and Meetings

Occupational therapists fall under the covered entity designation for HIPAA when they render services with their clients. As advances in technology continue and occupational therapy moves into the virtual space, it is important to be compliant with the latest laws, such as HIPAA. Covered entities under HIPAA are individuals or entities that transmit protected health … Read more