protected health information

Law Enforcement Exception to HIPAA: What Providers Need to Know

Mar 20, 2023 at 10:30 am by steve

By Andy Baer, MD Healthcare providers are well-versed in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule and the broad protection it offe.... Read More

Password Protected

Mar 19, 2018 at 05:09 pm by steve

Simple Steps to Enhance Cybersecurity From U.S. elections to national healthcare providers and payers, the news is filled with examples of massive organizations with massive I.... Read More

Ex-Husband's Revenge Leads to HHS Trophy

Apr 18, 2016 at 05:44 pm by steve

Patient care is not confined to a single office or exam room, or a single physician or other provider. Caring for patients these days now includes complex coordination among p.... Read More
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February 2026

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

The January 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!
cover of the birmingham medical news february issue

February 2026

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

The January 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!