The Truth About Doulas and HIPAA

There’s a myth out there. A myth many doulas believe. A myth perpetuated bu those who do not understand the law. The myth is that doulas need to be careful of client privacy to comply with HIPAA. First, trust no one who spells it “HIPPA” – it’s the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act” –…

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Client Privacy and Social Media

I am a smart woman. I can put two and two together. And many times, I’ve been able to tell who a doula’s client is by what she posts on Facebook, even if she is careful not to use the clients name. And I always wonder if the doula has permission to share in social…

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