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Five steps docs can take to avoid ‘social media missteps’

Glen Gilmore, a social media advisor, states that doctors should be part of the online healthcare conversation, but precautions must be taken to avoid social media missteps. He provides five ways for healthcare providers to ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations, including knowing the rules, developing a social media policy, training staff, obtaining written authorizations from patients, and monitoring social media sites for compliance.

Source: www.healthcareitnews.com –

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