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Are LinkedIn groups HIPPA compliant? - Coggle Diagram
Are LinkedIn groups HIPPA compliant?
What is HIPPA
Compliance with the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Anyone providing treatment, payment, and operations in the field of healthcare are subject to HIPAA compliance rules.
HIPAA is a series of federal regulatory standards that outline the lawful use and disclosure of protected health information in the United States.
HIPAA compliance is regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
HIPAA was enacted primarily to:
Modernise the flow of healthcare information
What does this mean?
Stipulate how personally identifiable information (PII) maintained by the healthcare and health insurance industries should be protected from fraud and theft
Address limitations on healthcare insurance coverage, such as portability and the coverage of individuals with pre-existing conditions
What does this mean?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
The three components of HIPAA security rule compliance.
The three components of HIPAA security rule compliance. Keeping patient data safe requires healthcare organizations to exercise best practices in three areas: administrative, physical security, and technical security.
LinkedIn is not HIPAA compliant because it will not sign a BAA. However, covered entities can use it—as long as they do not share any protected health information (PHI).
The most obvious way a medical professional can violate HIPAA is by accidentally sharing a client’s protected health information (PHI)
How medical professionals use LinkedIn
HealthLink Dimensions’ 2020 Communications Report found that 46% of physicians participated in social networking for professional purposes, up from just 34% in 2019.
Due to control of profile privacy and discussions, doctors tend to resonate with LinkedIn over other platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
LinkedIn profiles work as extensive digital resumes
They allow medical professionals to share certifications, awards, and even write recommendations for other professionals.
Social Media for Healthcare Professionals – What to Watch For
Don’t post anything that you wouldn’t share with a stranger in person
HIPAA compliance isn’t limited to direct care givers
Respect the immediacy and permanence of both the internet and social media
Develop a social media plan and guidelines