Covered entities (providers) are not permitted to simply abandon PHI or dispose of it in dumpsters or other containers that are accessible by the public or other unauthorized persons. The HIPAA Privacy and Security...
What is the best way to get rid of medication that is expired or you no longer use? Turning to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides the best answer to this question....
If you or your patients are like most Americans, you probably have at least one or two unused prescription medications sitting in your bathroom cabinet. Prior to 2014, consumers wanting to dispose of these...