HLT-312 Week 5 DQ 1 1st response
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The federal law known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Privacy Rule safeguards the confidentiality of individuals' medical records and other personal
health information (HHS, 2023). The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled modifications to the
HIPAA Privacy Rule in order to facilitate the sharing of protected health information (PHI) by
healthcare providers with public health authorities, first responders, and other relevant
parties involved in pandemic response efforts (HHS, 2023; Lazzarotti, 2023).
According to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, there are specific circumstances in which protected
health information (PHI) may be disclosed without obtaining the patient's authorization.
These circumstances include situations where disclosure is necessary for the purpose of
providing appropriate treatment, instances where legal notification is mandated, and cases
where it is necessary to inform public health authorities in order to prevent the spread of
disease (HHS, 2023; Rigby, 2019). In the event that a patient contracts or encounters COVID-
19, it is permissible to disclose their protected health information (PHI) to public health
authorities as a means of mitigating the transmission of the illness (Rigby, 2019).
In conjunction with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, healthcare professionals may encounter
additional ethical dilemmas throughout the course of their professional endeavors. An
example of a pertinent concern pertains to the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) within
the healthcare sector. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance patient outcomes
and mitigate financial burdens. However, its implementation also engenders ethical
considerations pertaining to privacy, bias, and accountability. Another concern pertains to the
utilization of social media platforms among healthcare professionals. Although social media
has the potential to serve as a valuable instrument for patient engagement and dissemination
of health-related knowledge, it also gives rise to apprehensions regarding privacy,
confidentiality, and professional conduct.
HHS. (2023, April 26).
HIPAA and covid-19
. HHS.gov.
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-
professionals/special-topics/hipaa-covid19/index.html
Lazzarotti, J. J. (2023, August 25).
OCR speaks to HIPAA, covid-19 vaccinations, privacy,
and the Workplace
. Legal News & Business Law
News.
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/ocr-speaks-to-hipaa-covid-19-vaccinations-
privacy-and-workplace
Rigby, M. J. (2019, February 1).
Ethical dimensions of using artificial intelligence in Health
Care
. Journal of Ethics | American Medical Association.
https://journalofethics.ama-
assn.org/article/ethical-dimensions-using-artificial-intelligence-health-care/2019-02
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