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New HIPAA Rule
The Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has moved forward to strengthen the privacy and security protections for health information established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Client Relationships
Taking the necessary steps to manage your malpractice risk is extremely important. Social Work is a rewarding career that demands personal commitment. But helping others can put you at risk of being sued by someone dissatisfied with an outcome.