Most HIPAA violations are due to human error. For this reason, the most critical thing you can do is start by training all new employees and conduct annual staff training. Every physician and practice must ensure that all staff members understand the importance of patient privacy and the seriousness and potential penalties of even one violation. This training should demonstrate an awareness of and a commitment to HIPAA compliance.

Please join Andrew Lawson, MD as he presents "Tips and Tricks for Building a Rewarding and Resilient Career in Medicine." You will learn to create new patterns and habits of thought that will make your medical practice and your life more rewarding and resilient.

Envision a scenario in which an adult brings a minor into your office. During check-in, it is revealed that the minor does not live with their parents but “lives with” the adult accompanying them. The adult in question could be an aunt, a grandparent or a cousin. Having a minor “live” with them does not mean for an afternoon, weekend or while the parents are on vacation. It means the parent is actually “absent” perhaps living in another state, country or maybe in jail; therefore, the minor lives with this person.

There will always be noncompliant patients. Physicians treating those patients need to foster a heightened sense of danger.

As a never-ending advocate for our independent physician members, CAP is always looking for ways to help you remain safe and successful. One of those ways is our CAPAdvantage program.