Tammy Worth

Contributing Writer https://www.neurologyadvisor.com

Tammy Worth is a freelance health care reporter. As a contributing author to Renal & Urology News, she writes monthly HIPAA and practice management columns. Tammy received a bachelor’s degree in english from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a master’s degree in journalism from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to her work with Haymarket Media, she has written for more than a decade for outlets including the Los Angeles Times, The Economist, Associated Press, Bloomberg, Health.com, WebMD.com, and KCPT. More of her work can be found at www.tammyworth.com.

All articles by Tammy Worth

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Prepare for the End of Pandemic Telehealth Waivers

Healthcare providers should take steps now to ensure that the telehealth modalities they use are HIPAA compliant.

Tammy Worth

November 23, 2020

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How Doctors Can Cope With Psychological Distress During the Pandemic

When talking about work issues, Dr Bernstein recommends trying not to focus too much on how awful things are because it can be disheartening.

Tammy Worth

October 1, 2020

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Back to Basics: Focus on Risk Assessments for HIPAA Compliance

Regardless of the challenges a smaller group might have, a risk assessment is a baseline for any HIPAA program. The cost of this assessment is considerably less than a HIPAA fine.

Tammy Worth

June 25, 2020

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Buying a Practice? Here’s What You Should Know

Physicians must remember that they will be a business owner in addition to being a health care provider.

Tammy Worth

October 4, 2017

HIPAA Compliance: Should You Encrypt Patient Health Information?

HIPAA doesn’t require providers to encrypt devices or electronic information, but one could say it is strongly encouraged.

Tammy Worth

August 18, 2016