Short Communication
HIPAA, PHI and Blogging
Zachary R Paterick1, Timothy E Paterick2*
- ¹ Department of Cardiology, University of Michigan – Law School, USA
- ² Department of Cardiology, Bay Care Clinic Green Bay, USA
- Corresponding Author: tpaterick@baycare.net
- Received: Sep 03, 2018 · Accepted: Sep 06, 2018 · Published: Sep 07, 2018
Abstract
The exponential growth of social media and medical blogging has created new liability risks for physicians. This article explores the intersection of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and internet blogging, highlighting compliance challenges and legal considerations.
Keywords
HIPAA, Social Media, Blogging, Protected Health Information, Liability
Reflections in Internal Medicine
Physicians engaging in blogging must remain vigilant to avoid disclosure of protected health information (PHI). Even de-identified data may be re-identified when combined with publicly available datasets.
Important: Ignorance of HIPAA regulations is not a defense.
References
Citation: Paterick ZR, Paterick TE. Clin Cardiol J. 2018;1(1):1001
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