E/M Coding Alert - 2019 Issue 21
HIPAA Compliance: Follow the Rules on Social Media Interactions or Pay the Price
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Article Overview
This article explains how healthcare providers’ use of social media can create HIPAA compliance risks, especially when responding to public reviews or comments involving patient information. It summarizes an OCR enforcement case, notes related settlement trends, and discusses the role of privacy policies, staff training, state actions, and compliance planning. The piece is aimed at healthcare providers, compliance staff, and attorneys who need a general understanding of privacy enforcement and social media-related exposure.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers increasingly use social media for outreach and reputation management, but missteps can expose protected health information and trigger federal or state enforcement. Understanding the compliance risks helps practices reduce privacy violations and respond more safely online.
What You Will Learn
- How social media interactions can create HIPAA privacy concerns
- What an OCR enforcement action can involve in a social media-related privacy matter
- Why privacy practices and staff awareness matter for online communications
- How recent settlements are being viewed in the context of enforcement trends
- What roles state attorneys general and private lawsuits may play in HIPAA-related matters
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare providers
- Dental practices
- Compliance officers
- Practice managers
- Healthcare attorneys
- HIPAA/privacy professionals
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