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Ask HN: Are hospitals using Zoom for online appointments violating HIPAA?
I've noticed a lot of medical providers are using Zoom to conduct doctors appointments online, and was wondering if this violates, or could potentially violate, HIPAA.
- detaro 6y agoFrom a quick Google, Zoom does offer the compliance bits required (if their actual behavior breaks that, I think that shields the medical providers legally)
- wkearney99 6y agoIf you want to know more, the HHS website has info. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/hipaa-covid19/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/h... Specifically as it applies to current events: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/emergency-preparedness/notification-enforcement-discretion-telehealth/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/e...
- uterm 6y agoCool, thanks for the links!