• If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, please contact us . (dialysispatients.org)
  • A change in this Notice of Privacy Practices is available at the office or facility where you are receiving care, by calling 616.486.4113 , or by emailing [email protected] . (spectrumhealth.org)
  • Give you this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to health information about you. (spectrumhealth.org)
  • Adhere to the standards set forth in the Notice of Privacy Practices. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • These challenges underscore the critical importance of proactive data security measures and a thorough understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of data privacy regulations for such practices. (medicaleconomics.com)
  • In the context of small and mid-sized private medical practices, captive insurance can offer significant benefits for data privacy and security. (medicaleconomics.com)
  • This is despite the fact that methadone and buprenorphine treatment are considered the best practices for pregnant patients who are opioid dependent. (atforum.com)
  • The Notice of Privacy Practices for Butler Health System (BHS) is a PDF document and can be viewed by clicking here . (butlerhealthsystem.org)
  • By federal law, you are not required to sign the clinic or hospital HIPAA 'Privacy' form (or the Acknowledgement of the Notice of Privacy Practices embedded in consent forms). (cchfreedom.org)
  • For details about specific privacy practices, go to the official Notice of Privacy Practices page. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • UCLA Health considers patient confidentiality a critical part of our mission of teaching, research and patient care. (uclahealth.org)
  • The UCLA Health is totally committed to the continued improvement and enhancement of our policies, procedures and infrastructure to ensure the confidentiality of our patients' medical records. (uclahealth.org)
  • The "Protecting Access to Confidential Health Care" Act (PATCH Act) gives patients the right to control who receives a summary of payment form after care is provided, helping patients who may have health insurance coverage as dependents of another person maintain confidentiality regarding the care they received. (foley.com)
  • The form is meant to explain how and when an insurance plan is being used, however, in providing a form after services have been provided, insurance company may unintentionally compromise patient confidentiality for enrolled dependents who may not want the primary policyholder to know what care has been provided. (foley.com)
  • However, there are provisions of HIPAA, and potentially Massachusetts confidentiality laws, that can provide similar protections for vulnerable patients. (foley.com)
  • It is the policy of our practice that all physicians and staff preserve the integrity and the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) pertaining to our patients. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • The purpose of this policy is to ensure that our practice and its physicians and staff have the necessary medical and PHI to provide the highest quality medical care possible while protecting the confidentiality of the PHI of our patients to the highest degree possible. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • Privacy and confidentiality of military medical records and information have long been of concern to servicemembers and those who assist them. (nlgmltf.org)
  • In the last couple of decades, however, total command access to medical records and information has given way to some limited confidentiality, and to an understanding that the Privacy Act and HIPAA have application to the military. (nlgmltf.org)
  • Have consideration for personal privacy and confidentiality. (hartfordhospital.org)
  • Warner said the department developed the new privacy rules to address any patients' concerns about the confidentiality of their records. (kateva.org)
  • State laws may also specify that, for example, patients who are involved in an alcohol or drug-treatment program are entitled to complete confidentiality, including whether they are in fact participating in the program or not. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • Also, we are current with HIPPA laws, and assure you that your doctor-patient confidentiality is observed with the highest level of respect. (leawoodfamilydental.com)
  • While nearly everyone acknowledges the confidentiality of the physician-patient relationship, HIPAA reaches far beyond the scope of not disclosing a person's medical information to third parties. (huntermaclean.com)
  • Physicians are reluctant to breach patient confidentiality. (medscape.com)
  • The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits covered entities to disclose protected health information directly to public health authorities who are legally authorized to receive such information for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability (including to an organization that has a contractual relationship or some other grant of public health authority, such as a health information exchange, with the public health authority) without an individual's authorization. (cdc.gov)
  • When covered entities and business associates disclose protected health information for public health purposes, the HIPAA Privacy Rule includes a "minimum necessary" requirement, meaning that protected health information must not be used or disclosed when it is not necessary to satisfy a particular purpose or carry out a specific function. (cdc.gov)
  • Health care providers, health plans and others monitoring the recent coronavirus outbreak should be aware of how patient information can and cannot be shared and used under applicable laws, including the HIPAA privacy rule, in the event of an outbreak or other emergency in their facilities or involving their patients. (bricker.com)
  • However, OCR issued guidance on May 5, 2020, reminding covered healthcare providers that the HIPAA Privacy Rule remains in force during the COVID-19 public health crisis except as expressly relaxed under OCR's prior guidance. (mcguirewoods.com)
  • How has the HIPAA Privacy Rule affected the care you provide patients? (renalandurologynews.com)
  • The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule was passed to protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating a data breach impacting the sensitive personal and health information of 845,000 patients of Sutter Health, a California -based healthcare provider. (fox16.com)
  • Although the breach occurred over five months ago, Welltok, on behalf of Sutter Health, only began notifying impacted patients on or around October 31, 2023 , which may have violated state and federal laws. (fox16.com)
  • The health care industry experienced 295 breaches in the first half of 2023 alone, impacting millions of patients, according to the Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights . (medicaleconomics.com)
  • As of June 1, 2023, a multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis is ongoing among patients who underwent procedures under epidural anesthesia in the city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, at two clinics: River Side Surgical Center and Clinica K-3. (cdc.gov)
  • Healthcare providers, public health officials, and the public should be aware that all patients, including those without symptoms, who underwent medical or surgical procedures under epidural anesthesia at River Side Surgical Center or Clinica K-3 in Matamoros, Mexico, since January 1, 2023, should be evaluated for fungal meningitis as soon as possible. (cdc.gov)
  • Note: All patients, regardless of symptoms, who received procedures under epidural anesthesia at River Side Surgical Center or Clinica K-3 since January 2023 should be evaluated for fungal meningitis including an LP or spinal tap and MRI of the brain. (cdc.gov)
  • While videotaping can improve patient outcomes, ethical and legal troubles can arise when hospitals aren't up front with patients about their rights and don't have strict rules to protect patient privacy. (medscape.com)
  • To allow us to do this, important information about proton beam therapy patients is being collected by the proton clinical outcomes unit (PCOU) to help to provide better care for current and future patients. (christie.nhs.uk)
  • The proton clinical outcomes unit, based in the proton beam therapy centre at The Christie (working in partnership with NHS England), are a dedicated team whose role is to capture, analyse and publish clinical outcome data for patients who have undergone PBT. (christie.nhs.uk)
  • With more than 1,100 members throughout 70 countries worldwide, the ISHRS is dedicated to achieving excellence in patient outcomes by promoting the highest standards of medical practice, medical ethics, and research in the medical hair restoration industry. (ishrs.org)
  • HIPAA-compliant communication solutions offer the security organizations needs to protect patient data and improve care outcomes when you need a secure messaging platform for your healthcare organization. (mitel.com)
  • Convenient and efficient, secure messaging can close the gap between patients and providers , helping to improve access and outcomes for all. (mitel.com)
  • This training is funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute® (PCORI®) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (16203-NHC). (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
  • Privacy is the key to fostering an environment where patients can share openly, ultimately leading to better healthcare outcomes. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • Important medical events that may not result in death, be life-threatening, or require hospitalization may be considered a serious adverse experience when, based upon appropriate medical judgment, they may jeopardize the patient or subject and may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed in this definition. (cdc.gov)
  • Federal privacy requirements, such as those mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), are agnostic to the underlying technologies being used. (cdc.gov)
  • The Privacy Rule generally requires covered entities to take reasonable steps to limit the use or disclosure of, and requests for, protected health information to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose. (cdc.gov)
  • Treatment includes the coordination or management of health care and related services by one or more health care providers and others, consultation between providers, and the referral of patients for treatment. (bricker.com)
  • If a patient is incapacitated or unavailable, covered health care providers may use professional judgment to determine if sharing PHI with others involved in the patient's care is in the patient's best interest. (bricker.com)
  • If a patient has not objected or restricted the release of their PHI, a covered entity health care provider may, if requested, disclose specific information about a patient, including the patient's name, that they are a patient at the health care provider and basic information about the patient's condition. (bricker.com)
  • I am Professor of Public Law & Government Emeritus, Columbia University, and Director of the Program on Information Technology, Health Records, and Privacy, a new activity of the non-profit Center for Social and Legal Research, which I head. (patientprivacyrights.org)
  • Issues of health care, technology, and privacy have been one focus of my research, writing, and advocacy for over forty years. (patientprivacyrights.org)
  • I was asked to appear today to discuss current public attitudes toward health care and privacy, especially in the context of information technology applications and programs to develop a national Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. (patientprivacyrights.org)
  • Our Program is aware of fourteen published national studies dealing in whole or in major parts with issues of health information privacy. (patientprivacyrights.org)
  • We have summarized these in our Program's first publication - How the Public Views Health Privacy: Survey Findings from 1978 to 2005. (patientprivacyrights.org)
  • Before describing our February 2005 survey results relating to the Electronic Medical Records program, it is helpful to lay in the core findings of past health privacy surveys. (patientprivacyrights.org)
  • With these well-established majority public views as a starting point, we turn to our new February 2005 health privacy survey. (patientprivacyrights.org)
  • In the 1993 national survey on "Health Information Privacy" that Harris and I conducted, we asked respondents whether they believed that a list of health system participants had "disclosed your personal medical information in a way that you felt was improper? (patientprivacyrights.org)
  • How did China respond to this emergent health incident during the lunar new year celebration, a period of the largest annual human migration in the world , and how did the response influence the privacy of ordinary people? (salon.com)
  • Officials published travel data on the 29 confirmed patients on the Ministry of Health and Welfare website compiled by aggregating data from cell phone, credit card and transit card records, as well as CCTV footage. (salon.com)
  • On March 30, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a bill intended to provide individuals with more privacy protection from their health insurance companies. (foley.com)
  • Specifically, OCR's most recent guidance addresses the disclosure of patient protected health information (PHI) to the media by allowing the media to film patients in facilities where PHI is accessible. (mcguirewoods.com)
  • The HIPAA Privacy Rule's restrictions on PHI disclosures to the media have not been altered by the public health crisis. (mcguirewoods.com)
  • For assistance with implementing or reviewing a compliance program to minimize any risks to health information privacy and security, please contact one of the authors. (mcguirewoods.com)
  • The privacy of your health information has always been a priority at Spectrum Health. (spectrumhealth.org)
  • This notice provides Spectrum Health patients and families with information about their privacy rights and Spectrum Health's ongoing commitment to protect those rights. (spectrumhealth.org)
  • If you have questions about a health care provider's OHCA participation status, call 616.486.4113 or email [email protected] . (spectrumhealth.org)
  • Maintain the privacy of the health information that identifies you. (spectrumhealth.org)
  • New Health Privacy Resource - The Patient's Guide to HIPAA is the first comprehensive guide to medical privacy written expressly for patients with a practical eye as to how to use the law to protect privacy. (worldprivacyforum.org)
  • All of the key points in HIPAA are included, from the 7 basic patient rights to how and when to get copies of health care records. (worldprivacyforum.org)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic strained the U.S. health ecosystem in numerous ways, including putting pressure on the HIPAA privacy and security rules. (worldprivacyforum.org)
  • The Department of Health and Human Services adjusted the privacy and security rules for the pandemic through the use of statutory and administrative HIPAA waivers. (worldprivacyforum.org)
  • Dr Maureen Baker, who also works as a strategic safety advisor for the Health and Social Care Information Centre, told an RCGP event at the conference in Brighton it was 'unfortunate' that legitimate privacy concerns seemed to be rated more highly than the safety advantages of data sharing. (gponline.com)
  • Patient-generated data from sources such as online forums, social media, and electronic health records are being increasingly used in real-world evidence studies. (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
  • For 15 years, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has given patients a variety of privacy protections for personal health information obtained by medical providers. (publicintegrity.org)
  • The regulatory void amplifies the dangers that exist when people post their health information online - to social networking sites, discussion boards, mobile technologies and personal health record-keeping systems, privacy experts say. (publicintegrity.org)
  • HIPAA, the law that outlines how doctors, hospitals and insurance companies are supposed to handle patient health information, dates to 1996, but was amended most recently in the 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act portion of the president's economic stimulus legislation. (publicintegrity.org)
  • But HIPAA doesn't cover so-called personal health records, which are patient-managed medical records, and other related technologies, including mobile applications and social media, where people sometimes store or publish details about their health. (publicintegrity.org)
  • Personal health records are typically provided for free online - by firms like Google Health, Microsoft HealthVault and Dossia - and include services that allow patients to record their health information, set health goals, list medications, communicate with doctors and track their progress. (publicintegrity.org)
  • There is a strange perception in the public that all health information is under HIPAA, but it's not," said Pam Dixon, executive director of the World Privacy Forum , a nonprofit public research interest group. (publicintegrity.org)
  • Depending on company privacy policies, health records outside of HIPAA's purview can be bought and sold, shared with merchants and even disclosed to employers, according to the World Privacy Forum . (publicintegrity.org)
  • According to the company, Sutter Health provided sensitive patient information to Welltok, Inc., a third-party contact-management company. (fox16.com)
  • The company recently informed patients that the following personal and health information may have been stolen in the breach: names, dates of birth, health insurance information, provider names, treatment cost information, and treatment information and diagnoses. (fox16.com)
  • Health care organisations can use email to communicate with patients - as long as they take reasonable steps to ensure patient privacy. (avant.org.au)
  • Consultations via telehealth rely increasingly on email to communicate with patients and other health professionals. (avant.org.au)
  • In fact, privacy legislation does not prescribe how you or any health care organisation should send health information to patients or third parties. (avant.org.au)
  • The law states that any method of communication can be used so long as you take reasonable steps to protect the privacy of the patient and the security of their health information. (avant.org.au)
  • Patients rely on the close relationships they have with their health care providers. (medicaleconomics.com)
  • West Virginia's highest court held that Legal Aid of West Virginia, acting as a patient advocate under contract with the state's Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), may have access to patient records and patients residing in the state's two psychiatric hospitals without their consent or authorization, for the purpose of conducting audits to ensure compliance with the state's guarantee of protection of patient rights. (ecri.org)
  • Rights and Responsibilities," and noted briefly that the Instruction allows military members to "communicate with healthcare providers in confidence" and "have the privacy and security of their protected health information maintained," subject to restrictions in other regulations. (nlgmltf.org)
  • 2, part 1.c) This article discusses those privacy rights in more detail, with an emphasis on information concerning mental health. (nlgmltf.org)
  • The United Kingdom's Health Department published tough new rules to guarantee that patients in England can control access to their electronic health care records in a system under development by the National Health Service. (kateva.org)
  • The NHS National Programme for Information Technology kicked off a 10-year, $10 billion project in late 2003 to develop a nationwide e-health record (EHR) system for 50 million patients and 30,000 doctors in England. (kateva.org)
  • The NHS Care Record Guarantee, published May 23, will allow patients to prevent information in their records from being shared , Health Ministry officials said. (kateva.org)
  • The new NHS electronic Care Records Service "has enormous potential benefits for patients," said Lord Warner, UK health minister. (kateva.org)
  • But whatever the reason-convenience of EHR data exchange and integration of behavioral and medical health care were cited most often-patients need to know that changes mean they would no longer have control over their own information. (atforum.com)
  • The comments, signed by AATOD president Mark Parrino, MPA, clearly state that the patients' perspective is the most important-not the perspective of health care providers who think they know what's best for these patients. (atforum.com)
  • This condition does not exist in the treatment of any other chronic disease in the U.S. where medications are used to treat the patient effectively and to preserve continued health," noted AATOD. (atforum.com)
  • That's why the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which governs privacy of other medical records, isn't enough, advocates said. (atforum.com)
  • The rule allows the disclosure of personal health information needed for patient care and other important purposes, but a central aspect of the rule is the principle of "minimum necessary" use and disclosure. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • According to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, the settlement requires the medical center to train its workforce on policies and procedures related to protected patient health information, notify the Attorney General of future breaches, and pay a $15,000 penalty. (wxxinews.org)
  • In the settlement, it was noted that URMC had fired the nurse practitioner when it learned of the breach, sent a letter to about 3400 affected patients and received assurances from the other neurology practice that all of the health data had been returned or deleted. (wxxinews.org)
  • ST. PAUL, Minn. - Citizens' Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) is alerting Minnesota residents about a crucial legislative vote Thursday that will impact medical privacy and patient consent rights. (cchfreedom.org)
  • Patient data can be made available online through the state Health Information Exchange without consent. (cchfreedom.org)
  • Health Privacy Alert! (cchfreedom.org)
  • HIPAA requires an increase in security of patients' health information. (compassoncology.com)
  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's medical privacy regulations govern the use and release of a patients' personal health information, also known as "protected health information. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • The HIPAA privacy regulations establish a minimum acceptable threshold for the use and release of a patient's health information. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • The covered health care provider must provide patients with the opportunity to object to the use and disclosure of directory information, when feasible. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • The privacy regulations address situations where the opportunity to object to or restrict the use or disclosure of a patient's health information in the hospital's directory cannot be practicably provided because of an individual's incapacity or emergency treatment circumstance. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • In addition to the limitations on release of a patient's health information imposed by the HIPAA privacy standards, state and federal law also may impose specific limitations. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • When the media want to interview or photograph a patient, a member of the U-M Health System within the Department of Public Relations and Marketing Communications will check with the appropriate hospital staff to ensure the patient is physically and emotionally capable. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • We are obviously disappointed that [health secretary] Jeremy Hunt has chosen to go back on his word, and continue selling the nation's private hospital history to anyone who fills in a form correctly, after he offered patients a choice to opt out of that. (digitalhealth.net)
  • Revolutionising Healthcare- In the landscape of modern healthcare, two remarkable forces are converging to reshape the way we approach medicine and patient care: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Health Tech. These intertwined technological advancements are heralding a new era in healthcare, marked by increased efficiency, precision and accessibility of medical services. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • Patients have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and medical care and this autonomy extends to their personal health information. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • Privacy enables patients to control who has access to their medical history, test results, treatment plans and any other health-related data. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • Patients with conditions like HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders, or substance use disorders may be particularly vulnerable to discrimination and social repercussions if their privacy is compromised. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently finalized rules regarding the privacy of personal health information. (huntermaclean.com)
  • After President Clinton's initial health care reforms failed in 1994, Congress recognized the importance of protecting the privacy of health information given the rapid evolution of health technology and information systems. (huntermaclean.com)
  • Additionally, Congress sought to maintain strong protections for the privacy of individually identifiable health information (such as a person's medical condition or treatment plan). (huntermaclean.com)
  • In addition, HIPAA's most significant provision is the creation of a minimum level of protection for the privacy of what many individuals consider their most sensitive personal information-health information. (huntermaclean.com)
  • These rules are intended to provide patients with assurances that their health information, including genetic information, will be properly protected. (huntermaclean.com)
  • The recently enacted HIPAAregulations protect patients from the disclosure of their personal health information ("PHI") by health plans, health care providers and health care clearinghouses, otherwise known as "covered entities. (huntermaclean.com)
  • The Louis D. Brandeis Privacy Award is named in honor of US Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis and awarded by Patient Privacy Rights, the top US health privacy watchdog, representing the public's rights and interests in restoring control over the use of medical records/health data. (wikipedia.org)
  • Efforts by public health officials are ongoing to find and notify additional patients who might be at risk. (cdc.gov)
  • Since then, public health officials have identified a multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis among patients who received procedures under epidural anesthesia at River Side Surgical Center or Clinica K-3. (cdc.gov)
  • Studies of patient attitudes towards health vidual patient characteristics and of the services, health personnel and resources medical care systems they enter and patient are important to determine whether they satisfaction is substantially correlated to meet consumer expectations and needs and the consumer's perceptions of physician to judge consumer satisfaction [ 1,2 ]. (who.int)
  • Employee Health Data in European Law: Privacy is (not) an Option? (lu.se)
  • As a result, millions of people still do not have access to and financial coverage for essential oral health care, leading to high out-of-pocket payments for patients.3 The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected oral health services and worsened inequalities for disadvantaged population groups, highlighting the need for continued essential oral health services in emergency situations. (who.int)
  • Implementing clear practice policies can help avoid privacy and patient safety breaches. (avant.org.au)
  • Data breaches divert staff resources to breach response, affecting both patient care and administrative functions. (medicaleconomics.com)
  • Beyond the immediate financial strains, data breaches can result in costly lawsuits from affected patients, adding legal burdens to the mix. (medicaleconomics.com)
  • Compliance with regulations, notably HIPAA and state laws, is paramount, necessitating robust policies to protect patient information and report breaches promptly. (medicaleconomics.com)
  • I think everyone knows this is a challenging world but the investment that the university is making here in making sure that incidents around breaches and privacy and security of data are at the top of our list," Kirshner told WXXI News. (wxxinews.org)
  • Efficiently address patient privacy concerns by automating user access rights, securing access to PHI on shared workstations, and proactively monitoring for inappropriate access to medical records. (imprivata.com)
  • Concerns over privacy of patient information are standing in the way of patient safety, the RCGP chairwoman has told a Labour party conference meeting. (gponline.com)
  • She added: 'I think it is really unfortunate that legitimate concerns around privacy and information governance seem somehow to be rated more highly than the safety of the individual patient. (gponline.com)
  • The care.data patient information sharing programme has been dogged by doubts over privacy concerns. (gponline.com)
  • Patient safety 'overrides' privacy concerns, she added. (gponline.com)
  • However, when sending a patient information via email, if you have any concerns about their understanding and informed consent about the specific email, reconfirm details and consent with patient prior to sending. (avant.org.au)
  • Like a sheltering tree, it provides a haven where patients can bare their souls, divulging their deepest fears, their most intimate histories and their most pressing concerns, all under the canopy of discretion. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • Patients should feel comfortable discussing their symptoms, concerns and medical history without the fear of judgement or unauthorised disclosure. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • Concerns about using a digital mask to safeguard patient privacy. (bvsalud.org)
  • Studies in recent years in primary care and emergency medicine show that videotaping residents during patient visits can help improve trainees' communication skills. (medscape.com)
  • To a patient's relatives and friends identified by the patient as involved in their care, or to disaster relief organizations authorized by law or by their charters to assist in disaster relief efforts, as necessary for the purpose of identifying, locating and notifying family members, guardians or others responsible for the patient of the patient's location, condition or death. (bricker.com)
  • We build healthcare's preferred digital identity platform based on clinical workflows to improve care quality, reduce cyber risks, and put privacy first. (imprivata.com)
  • Biometric patient identification keeps a 1:1 connection between patients and their medical records at every point of care. (imprivata.com)
  • The deployment of new technology and an evolution in how patient care is performed has created new vulnerabilities in how healthcare data is shared. (mitel.com)
  • Although ensuring that your healthcare organization's messaging platform is secure is an added administrative step, offering this as a communication option can improve patient care and engagement, reduce administrative costs, and simplify appointment scheduling. (mitel.com)
  • Patient information can be securely accessed and shared from anywhere, giving mobile healthcare professionals the tools they need to take care of their patients as well as they deserve. (mitel.com)
  • Better patient care and a higher satisfaction rate lead to a higher reimbursement rate. (mitel.com)
  • a contact center solution to facilitate effective communication for all stakeholders, one that provides excellent patient experiences , increases revenue and decreases costs, and enables the delivery of higher-quality care. (mitel.com)
  • The GOP is trying to assuage fears about the possible loss of pre-existing conditions enshrined in the Affordable Care Act, but the most direct effort to address that issue, a recent Senate bill Republicans said would protect sick patients, backfired when it was found to contain loopholes. (ajmc.com)
  • Submitting an account request confirms that you are an employee or contracted employee of a healthcare organization that provides patient care. (klasresearch.com)
  • Our practice and its physicians and staff will respect patient"s privacy to the extent consistent with providing the highest quality medical care possible and with the efficient administration of the facility. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • While you can't please every patient, you can strike a balance between care and data security. (connectionsmagazine.com)
  • that's most safe for the care of that patient. (gponline.com)
  • Your Patient Account allows you manage your care from any device so you can: view lab results, request medical records, book appointments, message a doctor's office and access important documents. (bannerhealth.com)
  • When faced with the costs of a data breach, which include patient notifications, legal fees, and potential fines, a small or mid-sized practice can struggle to maintain the quality of patient care. (medicaleconomics.com)
  • Should you or family have questions about the hospital, comments about your care, suggestions on improving our services or a need for someone to listen, please contact a Patient Advocate (see below). (hartfordhospital.org)
  • But the quality of care could deteriorate if patients block information sharing. (kateva.org)
  • The Care Guarantee clearly establishes the rights of patients to control who has access to their information, Warner said. (kateva.org)
  • Much of the controversy goes back to the care.data programme , a national data extraction and sharing programme that was plagued with accusations that identifiable patient data was being sold to companies without patients' consent. (digitalhealth.net)
  • Without this assurance, patients may withhold important information or avoid seeking medical care altogether due to fear of their privacy being violated. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • Three U.S. laboratories (CDC Mycotic Diseases Branch's Laboratory, UCSF Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, and UW Medicine Molecular Microbiology laboratory) and the Mexican national laboratory (InDRE) have detected fungal signals consistent with the Fusarium solani species complex from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients receiving follow-up care in Mexico or the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Among service items, the highest mean score was for physicians enquiring about patient conditions and opinions when planning care and the lowest for physicians asking for opinions about care quality and problems. (who.int)
  • Female and less educated patients were more satisfied with their care than male and educated patients. (who.int)
  • During provide these physician-led services to the the past few years, however, researchers satisfaction of inpatients reflects the quality have reported specialized studies of patient of care. (who.int)
  • From January 2000 to April 2000, various based quality of care studies often focus on aspects of inpatient services were evaluat- a range of dimensions within the hospital ed at King Khalid University Hospital, Riy- including reception, admission and dis- adh, which provides free medical services charge procedures, housekeeping, sanita- to eligible patients. (who.int)
  • Since a delay occurs between exposure and symptoms, patients present at various times, to various care providers, rather than simultaneously to one location. (medscape.com)
  • You automatically have a "duty of care" to patients who are admitted to your unit at the hospital or who are enrolled with your office practice. (medscape.com)
  • If the patient is incapacitated, covered entities can also disclose PHI if they believe the disclosure is in the patient's best interest and is consistent with the prior expressed preferences of the patient. (bricker.com)
  • To understand the context of the illegal information disclosure, we must look at the patient tracking processes used in China and other regions, and the important role of surveillance technologies. (salon.com)
  • All physicians and staff of our practice will adhere to any restrictions concerning the use or disclosure of PHI that patients have requested and have been approved by our practice. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • We've worked diligently over the past year to improve our privacy compliance program and will continue to focus efforts on this critical component of our mission. (uclahealth.org)
  • With HIPAA violations alone incurring fines as high as 50,000 dollars (for each violation or exposed record), healthcare organizations are finding themselves wedged between conflicting objectives: How do you protect patient data and maintain compliance without losing sight of providing the best possible patient experience? (connectionsmagazine.com)
  • I am convinced that how the public sees the privacy risks and responding actions in any EMR system will be absolutely critical to this program's success - or will be a major factor in its failure. (patientprivacyrights.org)
  • In this case, you should advise the patient about the risks associated with unencrypted email and confirm they still wish to have the information sent in that way. (avant.org.au)
  • We aimed to understand how professionals and patients communicate about risks and benefits of the interventions and take decisions in the Internet era. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients should not be afraid to provide information to our practice and its physicians and staff for purposes of treatment, payment and healthcare operations (TPO). (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • Our practice and its physicians and staff will not use or disclose PHI for uses outside of practice"s TPO, such as marketing, employment, life insurance applications, etc. without an authorization from the patient. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • Our practice and its physicians and staff will:- Implement reasonable measures to protect the integrity of all PHI maintained about patients. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • Our practice and its physicians and staff respect the patient"s individual dignity at all times. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • Recognize that, although our practice "owns" the medical record, the patient has a right to inspect and obtain a copy of his/her PHI. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • Our practice and its physicians and staff will:- Permit patient"s access to their medical records when their written requests are approved by our practice. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • All physicians and staff of our practice will maintain a list of certain disclosures of PHI for purposes other than TPO for each patient and those made pursuant to an authorization as required by HIPAA rules. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • Our practice may change this privacy policy in the future. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • For this reason, you need to develop practice policies about the appropriate use of email to communicate with patients. (avant.org.au)
  • Even if your practice does not correspond by or encourage email, you may still receive email from patients, so it is important that your policies address how email will be managed. (avant.org.au)
  • In practice using the full power of these restrictions would be unwise for almost any patient, but it's easier to loosen such rules than to tighten them later. (kateva.org)
  • It is in response to an incident last spring, when officials at URMC said that a nurse practitioner there shared a list containing patient information with a local neurology practice. (wxxinews.org)
  • He has a national and international practice advising corporations and individuals on matters related to Canadian privacy laws . (privacylawyer.ca)
  • In the fallout, Hunt promised patients they could opt-out of this collection, but NHS Digital has been slow to put these opt-outs into practice . (digitalhealth.net)
  • But if you provide additional medical or nursing advice, the individual relies on your advice, and it turns out that the advice was wrong and the patient suffered an injury, you can be liable if the patient sues you for malpractice, even though the patient wasn't enrolled with your practice and never paid you a penny. (medscape.com)
  • Despite changes in accreditation standards, Bruce told Medscape that clinicians should continue notifying patients about recordings. (medscape.com)
  • Prevent inappropriate access to medical records and accurately identify patients with identity management solutions that protect patient privacy without slowing clinicians down. (imprivata.com)
  • In February 2020, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued HIPAA Privacy and Novel Coronavirus , a bulletin outlining what actions HIPAA permits in this type of situation. (bricker.com)
  • In December 2020, the Rochester Police Department says it was notified of a possible invasion of privacy at Mayo Clinic. (databreaches.net)
  • The camera is aimed at the resident to assess their interpersonal skills and patient engagement, with the exam table typically on the other side of the room, says Knudson, who outlined the process in a recent Frontiers in Psychology article. (medscape.com)
  • Our speakers will outline the current landscape of data privacy regulations and discuss how it impacts research and patient engagement. (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
  • They promise more accurate diagnoses, personalised treatments, enhanced patient engagement and improved healthcare access. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • The Instruction states that DoD and business associates must comply with related federal requirements, including 5 USC 552a (the Privacy Act), DoD regulations implementing the Act and other federal rules. (nlgmltf.org)
  • Beyond European data privacy, your personal data are further secured through additional legal regulations, such as the Genetic Diagnostics Act. (lifecodexx.com)
  • In the event state law or hospital policy is more restrictive than the HIPAA privacy regulations, the more restrictive law or policy will apply. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • Under the HIPAA privacy regulations, patients must be informed about how their PHI will be used and given the opportunity to object to or restrict the use or release of their information. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • In addition, the HIPAA privacy regulations have specific provisions for the release of limited information about the patient without the patient's authorization when someone specifically asks about the patient by name. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • The objective of this paper is to survey strategies for digital contact tracing for the COVID-19 pandemic and to present how using mobile positioning data conforms with Nigeria's data privacy regulations. (jmir.org)
  • Despite the potential of digital contact tracing, it always conflicts with patient data privacy regulations. (jmir.org)
  • Our study shows that mobile position data contact tracing is important for epidemic control as long as it conforms to relevant data privacy regulations. (jmir.org)
  • As a reminder to providers, OCR notes that even with prior authorization from every patient whose PHI will be accessible, the provider must ensure that reasonable safeguards are in place to protect against unauthorized disclosures of PHI. (mcguirewoods.com)
  • Allowing the media access without prior authorization from patients can result in substantial liability for providers. (mcguirewoods.com)
  • Most recently, in 2018, OCR reached separate settlements totaling $999,000 with Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital after the hospitals invited film crews to their facilities to film a documentary without prior authorization from patients. (mcguirewoods.com)
  • In addition, the rules may require authorization from each individual patient whose medical diagnosis or condition is used in a published statistical report, even if the patient's name is not used. (huntermaclean.com)
  • Previous guidelines required organizations to obtain informed consent from patients before using images, video, or audio recordings of them for internal training and education purposes. (medscape.com)
  • Videotaping patients should only be done with the patient's explicit consent after ensuring their [mental] capacity," said Bruce. (medscape.com)
  • In all situations, patients have to give their consent for videotaping, he says. (medscape.com)
  • Click on the image or the link below to download the patient consent form. (ishrs.org)
  • Under HIPAA, providers may not give the media and/or film crews access to any areas of a facility where patients' PHI is accessible in any form without first obtaining the consent of every patient whose PHI would be accessible. (mcguirewoods.com)
  • Privacy policies and consent forms have become so complex and ubiquitous that privacy advocates fear consumers are not adequately reviewing them. (publicintegrity.org)
  • Ideally, you would get patient consent in writing. (avant.org.au)
  • To avoid such errors, you could ask the patient to email you requesting the information and giving consent to reply using email. (avant.org.au)
  • The law and regulation date from the 1970s, and prohibit any substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider receiving federal funds from disclosing the identity of any patient without the written consent-on paper-of the patient. (atforum.com)
  • Under the current rule, which was adopted in 1975, treatment programs may not release any identifying information about a patient unless the patient gives written consent for that release, and the consent must say to whom the information can be disclosed. (atforum.com)
  • CCHF's efforts had previously helped stop the bill that would have stripped residents of their medical privacy and patient consent rights (HF 3312), but now, a last-ditch attempt to get it passed will be made by amendment on the floor of the House tomorrow. (cchfreedom.org)
  • It also comes as all sides of the debate await the government's response to Dame Fiona Caldicott's third report into patient consent and opt-outs . (digitalhealth.net)
  • These security incidents not only jeopardize patients' privacy but also put both patient trust and brand reputation at risk. (connectionsmagazine.com)
  • Don't breach patient privacy and violate HIPAA. (medscape.com)
  • The battle lines were drawn between opioid treatment programs (OTPs) and their patient advocates, as well as addiction recovery organizations like Faces and Voices of Recovery, the Legal Action Center, the State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS), and NAMA-R, who want the rule to stay the way it is. (atforum.com)
  • Inaccurate patient information can lead to dire consequences for both patients and healthcare organizations. (imprivata.com)
  • Beyond providing enhanced patient experiences, healthcare organizations incorporate technology to cut costs and increase operational efficiency. (mitel.com)
  • The new standard states that a "hospital considers patients' privacy and complies with law and regulation when making and using recordings, films, or other images of patients. (medscape.com)
  • The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner ('OAIC' - which includes Australia's Privacy Commissioner) has outlined the steps it considers reasonable for organisations to take when communicating by email in its Guide to Securing Personal Information . (avant.org.au)
  • For example, a covered entity can disclose PHI to the CDC on an ongoing basis as necessary to report all prior and prospective cases of patients exposed to, or suspected or confirmed to have coronavirus. (bricker.com)
  • Use and disclose PHI to remind patients of their appointments unless they instruct us not to. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • Not disclose PHI data unless the patient (or his or her authorized representative) has properly authorized the release or the release is otherwise authorized by law. (oakbendmedcenter.org)
  • If you have any questions about this Notice, or have further questions about how we may use and disclose information about you, please contact Patient Relations/Administration. (bannerhealth.com)
  • 9] A patient presenting with findings consistent with early Venezuelan equine encephalitis looks remarkably similar to any other patient with aseptic meningitis, and routine testing of cerebrospinal fluid does not alter this picture. (medscape.com)
  • Protecting the privacy of individuals with stigmatised conditions is not just a matter of ethical responsibility but also a safeguard against discrimination and harm. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • Secure messaging reduces unnecessary appointments, improves patient access to doctors, and streamlines information sharing between providers. (mitel.com)
  • This requirement may not be satisfied after the media has been allowed access simply by blurring patients' faces or otherwise masking their identities in the eventual broadcast. (mcguirewoods.com)
  • Company insiders, such as rogue call center service representatives or contact center agents, pose a massive threat, especially if they have access to patient data given over the phone or stored in desktop applications. (connectionsmagazine.com)
  • A lower court ordered DHHR to restore Legal Aid's access to patients and patient records. (ecri.org)
  • The system allows medical staff throughout England to have instant access to patient histories, including allergies, current medications and recent treatment. (kateva.org)
  • A former patient told investigators her medical records had been inappropriately accessed by a hospital employee. (databreaches.net)
  • The use of this website does not create a physician-patient relationship and does not obligate Compass Oncology to follow-up or contact users of this website. (compassoncology.com)
  • While some of the adjustments are appropriate for the emergency circumstances, there are also some meaningful and potentially unwelcome privacy and security consequences. (worldprivacyforum.org)
  • LCQ includes dimensions "maximizing awareness and orientation," "maximizing safety and security," "supporting functional abilities," "providing privacy," "opportunities for personal control" (not for LCQ-Color), and "regulation and quality of stimulation. (lu.se)
  • Starting Feb. 7, at least three Chinese cities including Hangzhou, Ningbo and Sanya pulled fever and cough drugs off pharmacy shelves so patients with such symptoms would have to visit doctors at hospitals. (salon.com)
  • You may need to send information by email, for example as part of a telehealth consultation, or in response to a patient request. (avant.org.au)
  • Learn how Tampa General Hospital leverages AI-powered solutions to increase visibility, streamline investigations, and ensure patient privacy. (imprivata.com)
  • Hospital pathologists are opposed to the idea, saying the founders are receiving equity stakes in a firm that is relying on their own scientific expertise, and they also question the use of patient data, even if it anonymous. (ajmc.com)
  • Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHH) subscribes to the AT&T Language Line to provide telephone availability for translating for patients and visitors when a qualified interpreter is unavailable to the District. (hazelhawkins.com)
  • The purpose of this policy is to ensure that effective communication with patients that have limited English Proficiency [LEP] and those who are hearing impaired can effectively provide hospital staff with a clear statement of their medical condition and history and understand the provider's assessment of their medical condition and treatment options. (hazelhawkins.com)
  • The Information Commissioner's Office has not upheld a complaint from privacy group MedConfidental, which challenged the way NHS Digital anonymised Hospital Episodic Statistics. (digitalhealth.net)
  • As Severino noted in OCR's news release regarding these settlements, "[patients] in hospitals expect to encounter doctors and nurses when getting treatment, not film crews recording them at their most private and vulnerable moments. (mcguirewoods.com)
  • The American Medical Association (AMA) is opposing a change to patient privacy laws contained in a massive opioids bill that would allow doctors to more freely share information about a patient's history of substance use disorders (SUD), STAT reported . (ajmc.com)
  • Patients are increasingly expecting their doctors to communicate via email as it is often easier and more convenient for them. (avant.org.au)
  • Family doctors are complaining to the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner about the increasing tendency of insurance companies to ask for full patient records for their insureds. (privacylawyer.ca)
  • Everyone who sees patient medical and genetic data as a source of profit and a source of controlling doctors will get patient data. (cchfreedom.org)
  • Technology has changed how healthcare is delivered to patients, with in-home providers currently accessing patient records remotely and virtual visits becoming far more common. (mitel.com)
  • This, of course, raises a number of important questions beyond the sweeping impact of divulging private patient records to federal law enforcement. (safeaccessnow.org)
  • Privacy advocates say it's time that stricter standards apply to those records - but efforts to do just that have gone nowhere in Washington, and Congressionally mandated recommendations on how to make it happen are already 18 months late. (publicintegrity.org)
  • Patients will be able to obtain a list of everyone who looks at their records. (kateva.org)
  • Patient records, once securely locked in dusty cabinets, now traverse the digital realm, their secrets cloaked in lines of code and layers of encryption. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • We have created this statement to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy. (dialysispatients.org)
  • We pride ourselves in our commitment to patient safety. (hazelhawkins.com)
  • In a statement MedConfidential said the decision was "contradictory" and allowed the government to break a commitment to allow patients to opt-out of sharing their data. (digitalhealth.net)
  • Messaging in healthcare refers to physicians, providers, and patients sharing information via text message on their tablets or mobile devices. (mitel.com)
  • Male surgical and medical ward patients were the most dissatisfied with physicians' services. (who.int)
  • by physicians to hospitalized patients. (who.int)
  • Most physicians have not evaluated or treated patients with many of the diseases produced by these agents. (medscape.com)
  • Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) is the nation's largest patient-led organization working to improve the quality of life for dialysis patients. (dialysispatients.org)
  • Representative Ed Markey, Ross J. Anderson, Alan Westin 2013: Peter Hustinx, Mark Rothstein 2014: Latanya Sweeney, Peter Schaar 2015: Alex Pentland, Masao Horibe 2016: Joe Cannataci 2017: Nikolaus Forgo Privacy International, a UK privacy activist organization, also has its own Louis Brandeis Award for privacy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hartford HealthCare is committed to providing our patients and families with their rights and responsibilities. (hartfordhospital.org)
  • This Statement of Patient Responsibilities was designated to demonstrate that mutual respect and cooperation are basic to the delivery of quality healthcare. (hartfordhospital.org)
  • To learn more about how we process and protect your personal data, you may view our Privacy policy . (klasresearch.com)
  • If your personal information was impacted by this incident, you may be at risk of identity theft and other serious violations of your privacy. (fox16.com)
  • The Canadian Privacy Law Blog: Developments in privacy law and writings of a Canadian privacy lawyer, containing information related to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (aka PIPEDA) and other Canadian and international laws. (privacylawyer.ca)
  • We process your personal data only for the purpose listed in this data privacy notice and to fulfill our legal obligations. (lifecodexx.com)
  • You may contact our data privacy officer ([email protected]) at any time to obtain further general information about the processing of your personal data. (lifecodexx.com)
  • Your personal data will not be forwarded without your express permission if this is not a part of the processing in accordance with this data privacy notice. (lifecodexx.com)
  • In general, your personal data will not be transmitted to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area or outside of the jurisdiction of European data privacy. (lifecodexx.com)
  • Use of this technology would make personal medical information easily transportable and create a real convenience for patients and medical providers. (huntermaclean.com)
  • For more information on what data is collected, how your data is used and your rights under the Data Protection Laws, please see our privacy notice . (christie.nhs.uk)
  • Shouldn't privacy laws and the state's Medical Marijuana Program prevent such invasive tactics by the federal government? (safeaccessnow.org)
  • [ 4 ] Once patients had undergone extraction of their sixth needle-core biopsy, many of them reported pain. (medscape.com)
  • There are several issues to consider from a privacy, patient safety and communication perspective. (avant.org.au)
  • Be free from restraint of any kind that is not medically necessary or required to maintain the safety of patients or staff. (hartfordhospital.org)
  • It is important to us that our patients know that we strictly adhere to OSHA guidelines for safety and protection. (leawoodfamilydental.com)
  • Important statements (in PDF format) regarding your safety, privacy and other issues. (hazelhawkins.com)
  • Does the laboratory have an SOP for Sample Collection to ensure correct collection of good quality samples for each test, protecting the safety of both the sample collector and patient as well as the privacy of the patient? (who.int)
  • If you have questions about this notice, contact Spectrum Health's Chief Privacy Officer by sending an email to [email protected] or using the contact information listed above. (spectrumhealth.org)
  • A dispute arose when DHHR, without prior notice, after a decade of working with Legal Aid as a patient advocate, began to require Legal Aid to obtain signed releases from each patient or patient's guardian and/or the person with the medical power of attorney before obtaining any information from or about the patient. (ecri.org)
  • This data privacy notice is intended to inform you which data we collect and for which purpose we use these data. (lifecodexx.com)
  • At Hartford HealthCare, our patients and team members are expected to maintain a safe environment and be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect. (hartfordhospital.org)
  • The use and analysis of routine data from the whole PBT patient population, as opposed to selected sub-sets of the population (as is the case in clinical trials), ensures that the results of the data can be applicable to everyone, including those currently poorly represented in trials (e.g. the very young and those with severe co-morbidities). (christie.nhs.uk)
  • Other articles in the CBRNE section (see CBRNE - Biological Warfare Agents and CBRNE - Evaluation of a Biological Warfare Victim) discuss the specific clinical management issues involved with treatment of patients exposed to potential bioterrorism pathogens and toxins. (medscape.com)
  • Regardless of how you answer these questions, the actions of the Justice Department are anything but "just" and, likely, violate the rights of California patients. (safeaccessnow.org)
  • This comprehensive report and proposed bill text is focused on the Privacy Act of 1974, an important and early Federal privacy law that applies to the government sector and some contractors. (worldprivacyforum.org)
  • He says the discussion with the attorney general's office has been a good opportunity to reinforce to all of the employees how important patient privacy is. (wxxinews.org)
  • Express a complaint or grievance by contacting the Office of Customer & Patient Relations. (hartfordhospital.org)
  • Atypical" patients sought further information from professionals and peer groups and used more Internet resources (discussion lists, evidence websites and narrative banks). (bvsalud.org)
  • Last year, the Joint Commission loosened its accreditation guidelines for hospitals filming and recording patients. (medscape.com)
  • A study found that after a list of hospitals with MERS-CoV patients was disclosed to the public in South Korea in 2015, the number of laboratory-confirmed MERS-CoV patients decreased significantly . (salon.com)
  • Because of this, ASA intends to get to the bottom of the subpoena and take whatever actions are necessary to keep patients and their providers out of harm's way. (safeaccessnow.org)
  • The stakes have never been higher for healthcare providers to deliver a positive patient experience. (connectionsmagazine.com)
  • Respecting this autonomy not only aligns with ethical principles but also fosters a sense of trust and partnership between patients and healthcare providers. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • Open communication between patients and healthcare providers is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. (sundayguardianlive.com)
  • Although some providers continued to assert that prostate biopsy was a painless procedure, up to 96% of patients disagreed. (medscape.com)
  • Experienced providers may attest that less effort is required to obtain patient acceptance for an initial prostate biopsy than for a repeat procedure. (medscape.com)
  • This webinar is intended for patients, patient group staff, and others interested in learning about RWD and RWE. (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
  • Legal Aid assisted with and investigated individual grievances, conducted abuse and neglect investigations, educated staff and patients. (ecri.org)
  • A release form is also needed whenever a member of the Michigan Medicine faculty or staff will be discussing a particular patient or former patient with a member of the media, whether or not the patient is currently at a Michigan Medicine facility. (michiganmedicine.org)
  • As with any procedure in which a patient may feel vulnerable, comfort measures during TRUS biopsy are essential. (medscape.com)
  • Prevent agents from accessing patient data until they have received the right data from the user. (connectionsmagazine.com)