Test strip manufacturers sit in a unique position when it comes to monitoring nonprescription diabetic supply purchasing and dispensing. Manufacturers acquire purchase histories from authorized distributors regarding the volume of test strip products ordered by a pharmacy.
Safeguarding patient’s electronic PHI (ePHI) is a top priority for all who work in healthcare. Unfortunately, tactics hackers use to access ePHI have become more sophisticated and occur with an increasing frequency.
According to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Privacy Rule allows for pharmacies to disclose PHI about a deceased patient to person(s) involved in the individual’s health care prior to their death, unless doing so is going against the patient’s documented requests.
