On Googling Myself [Oh My]

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A Solitary Pursuit?

By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA CMP™ www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org

Dr. MarcinkoI am a doctor, financial advisor, editor, publisher, health economist, teacher, runner and a few other things, as well. A real diletant!

But, there is something else I must admit to you. It is sinister. Something I often do at night, in the dark, when no one else is around. Not even my wife.

What is It? …. Why Googling my self, of course! Also known as “ego surfing.”

Ego Surfing

Have you ever Googled yourself or your financial advisory, management or medical practice? Did you know that you have an ever growing online reputation? Whether you know it or not, Financial Advisors and Doctors have an online presence. When you type your name in a search engine you may be surprised by what you find.

Digital Footprints

Everything you do professionally, or socially, creates a digital footprint. If you are involved in social media then you are contributing to your online reputation. If not, your online reputation is being written for you. There is a conversation taking place about you online, but unfortunately you may not be included in it.

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So Much Information

A simple Google search of your name will likely show your practice website. Your name will also appear in numerous third party review sites. Take the time to read a few. You may be surprised. You will find your name and your practice appearing on people’s Facebook and Twitter pages too.

And, you may see comments from clients and patients [both satisfied, and not so much], too. So, keep abreast of your digital bona fides. Google yourself regularily …. Just, dont go blind.

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While at first this may be disturbing, I view it as an opportunity to get the [positive] word out. How about you? Sinister, or no?

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Protecting Patient Privacy

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How Important Is It – Really?

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By Matthew Pelletier [safety consultant]

The U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is the federal law protecting the privacy and security of patients’ health information and was enacted in 1996.

HIPAA laws also protect electronically communicated information. Understanding the significance and importance of HIPAA laws is vital to all medical and health organizations. Companies are required to follow HIPAA laws and protect patient privacy.

Share and Share Alike – NOT!

The privacy rule is an important aspect of HIPAA and makes it illegal for patient’s private health information to be shared by health professionals unless the patient consents. This encompasses patient information which is written, verbal or electronically communicated. Many health care and medical organizations use healthcare training videos in order to educate their workforce on the importance of patient privacy laws.

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As the infographic above illustrates, patient privacy is very important and the cost in breach of privacy can be costly:

• With 60% of hospitals having a minimum of 2 breaches in privacy the cost per hospital is estimated at $2 billion dollars.
• The average number of records which are lost or stolen in each violation of privacy is 1,769.
• The main causes of electronic patient information breaches is due to employees, portable electronic devices and third-party errors.
• 7 out of 10 hospitals don’t view patient privacy as a priority though it costs them money if breached.

With 38% of hospitals choosing not to inform anyone of patient privacy breaches while over 40% of breaches are only reported by the patients themselves, HIPAA violations can result in being very costly to medical and healthcare organizations, not just hospitals. HIPAA training videos are a solution to help the workforce understand the importance of patient privacy laws.

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Your thoughts and comments on this ME-P are appreciated. And, are these issues a moral equivalency? Does privacy even exist anymore in an era of social media, the Internet, Google Earth and Google Maps, etc.

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