Going beyond HIPAA compliance is worthwhile
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 11, 2022
Just because HIPAA doesn't require the use of data governance technology doesn't mean you can do without it.
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Healthcare Dive
APRIL 11, 2022
Just because HIPAA doesn't require the use of data governance technology doesn't mean you can do without it.
MedTrainer
JANUARY 30, 2024
What types of healthcare facilities are required by the government to have a compliance program? In this blog, we’ll outline what types of healthcare facilities are required by the government to have a compliance program and why compliance is crucial for both healthcare organizations and the agencies that support them.
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Verisys
MARCH 1, 2024
Healthcare organizations’ increased reliance on telemedicine has led to new technological risks for the entire healthcare industry but especially for governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) programs, creating a need for improved vigilance over data security. SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI) 2.
HIPAA Journal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Office Puzzle has taken all necessary steps to prove its good faith effort to achieve compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Through the use of Compliancy Group’s proprietary HIPAA solution, The Guard™. PHI is any individually identifiable healthcare-related information.
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Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting.
Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA
MARCH 14, 2024
Healthcare regulations are continuously changing making the role of a HIPAA Compliance Officer paramount. This individual serves as the guardian of patient data privacy and ensures that healthcare organizations adhere to the guidelines set forth by HIPAA. Continuously reviewing the compliance program’s effectiveness.
MedTrainer
JANUARY 12, 2024
Healthcare facilities, from hospitals and clinics to insurance providers, are deeply affected by the regulations set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). How does HIPAA compliance affect healthcare facilities? What is Healthcare Compliance?
American Medical Compliance
MARCH 15, 2024
Among the various areas of compliance, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) compliance stands out as a critical pillar. Therefore, for healthcare providers to prevent these charges from happening, understanding FWA compliance is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into FWA compliance in healthcare.
MedTrainer
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In the United States, there are several compliance frameworks and entities that govern requirements for the healthcare industry. Each governing body oversees a different aspect of regulatory compliance. To understand which compliance frameworks govern which requirements, we need to break it down entity by entity.
AIHC
APRIL 10, 2024
Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.
American Medical Compliance
MARCH 11, 2024
It also ensures dental regulatory compliance, protecting both patients and practitioners. Understanding the Significance Dental recordkeeping includes the systematic documentation of a patient’s oral health history, examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes. This does not only facilitate comprehensive patient care.
Compliancy Group
JUNE 3, 2022
A recent poll of webinar attendees found that barely one-third may be HIPAA compliant, based upon responses to a single question. Conducting an annual Security Risk Analysis is one of the foundational requirements of HIPAA compliance. Look at the statistics of HIPAA violations and fines. Compliancy Group can help!
Compliancy Group
JANUARY 5, 2024
At the end of 2022, Compliancy Group predicted that, with the COVID-19 crisis at last in the rear-view mirror, HHS would return to “normal” – would spend the bulk of its time and resources on traditional enforcement priorities. In 2023, OCR continued to enforce compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule right of access rule.
Compliancy Group
JULY 5, 2023
A HIPAA compliance manager serves as the guardian of patient information, overseeing all aspects of adherence to federal regulations within healthcare organizations. What Skills Does it Take to Be A Successful HIPAA Compliance Manager? Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant! Find Out More!
Total HIPAA
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of data security and privacy, two key frameworks have emerged as significant players: HIPAA and NIST. HIPAA, particularly through its Security Rule, establishes standards for the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI).
HIPAA Journal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
RabbitSign, a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of a free-to-use, unlimited e-signing solution, has been assessed by Compliancy Group’s HIPAA compliance experts who determined the solution is compliant with the HIPAA Rules. Compliancy Group has been a crucial partner in making that happen.”.
Total HIPAA
OCTOBER 3, 2023
When a company effectively communicates the significance of cybersecurity, ensures that team members know how to report suspicious incidents, and implements accurate risk assessments along with clear policies and procedures, we refer to this as a “culture of compliance”. This approach significantly enhances your security measures.
HIPAA Journal
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The Troy, MI-based fully integrated professional advisory and asset management firm, Rehmann, has recently been confirmed as being in full compliance with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the HITECH Act.
MedTrainer
MAY 21, 2024
With the odds of a person entering your healthcare facility dealing with a behavioral or mental health issue at about 20% , new and existing clinical providers must receive behavioral health compliance training to ensure patients receive the highest quality care. Training requirements vary by role and specific healthcare setting.
American Medical Compliance
MAY 13, 2024
The following Privacy and Confidentiality Essentials for Non-HIPAA Entities Training is designed to educate workers on the significance of protecting personal information in organizations not covered by HIPAA. Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing, and HR solutions.
MedTrainer
MARCH 8, 2024
Employee compliance training is essential to any healthcare organization’s onboarding process. It educates employees on the laws, regulations, and policies governing their work and ensures they understand their responsibilities and obligations as healthcare professionals.
Total Medical Compliance Resources
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Protecting patient privacy is the goal of HIPAA regulations for healthcare practices. While HIPAA regulations were established before the era of social media, the Privacy Rule safeguards against the unauthorized disclosure of patient health information (PHI) on these platforms. What is ePHI under HIPAA?
HIPAA Journal
JUNE 7, 2022
Compliancy Group offers HIPAA -covered entities and business associates a proven methodology for ensuring compliance with all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The services provided by ScribeMedics require contact with PHI, so HIPAA compliance is mandatory.
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 23, 2024
Background to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy HIPAA already contains provisions that restrict and prevent certain uses and disclosures of protected health information, including information related to reproductive healthcare; however, since the overturning of Roe v.
MedTrainer
JANUARY 26, 2024
What compliance regulation most directly affects the operations of a healthcare provider? At the top of the list is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What is HIPAA? HIPAA is primarily concerned with protecting the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (PHI).
HIPAA Journal
JANUARY 9, 2023
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Major HIPAA Updates in the Past 20 Years.
AIHC
APRIL 10, 2024
Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.
Compliancy Group
AUGUST 29, 2022
The reasons for having a website are virtually limitless, but if your business must follow HIPAA’s rules and regulations, you must know if Wix is HIPAA compliant. What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? Regarding software, there are specific indications of the tool’s HIPAA compliance. What Are HIPAA Safeguards?
HIPAA Journal
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. What was your first position?
American Medical Compliance
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Beyond these immediate consequences, it can result in exclusion from vital government programs. While these advancements bring undeniable benefits, they also introduce complex challenges related to healthcare compliance. Unfortunately, all of these could lead to severe legal consequences, including HIPAA violations.
HIPAA Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. My professional goals changed over time.
Total HIPAA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
In the extensive world of rules and regulations related to HIPAA, it’s crucial to have a clear grasp of specific rules for both legal and ethical reasons. ” This rule serves as a central reference point for organizations that are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
MedTrainer
APRIL 16, 2024
In healthcare, maintaining regulatory compliance is crucial for providing quality patient care and avoiding costly penalties. Healthcare compliance auditing software helps compliance managers prepare their organization for an audit. What is Healthcare Compliance Auditing Software?
Compliancy Group
APRIL 29, 2022
One of the trendy marketing terms being used by equipment and service providers in the security space is “HIPAA Compliant Environment.” But security and compliance are not the same things. HIPAA Compliant Environment or a Culture of Compliance – Super Security Kryptonite. Compliancy Group can help! Learn More! ×
MedTrainer
JANUARY 12, 2024
At its core, healthcare compliance ensures the quality of care, patient safety, and integrity of healthcare systems. Over the years, healthcare compliance has evolved significantly, driven by changing regulations, advances in technology, and a growing emphasis on patient-centric care. What is Healthcare Compliance?
HIPAA Journal
JULY 7, 2022
Compliancy Group has confirmed that CalystaPro EMR is compliant with the HIPAA Rules and the HITECH Act. Naturally, all EMR system vendors are classed as business associates under HIPAA as their solutions are used to store electronic protected health information (ePHI).
MedTrainer
APRIL 8, 2024
As a healthcare professional, it is vital to maintain compliance with the 629 legal and regulatory requirements that govern the delivery of quality care. One effective tool to achieve this is through internal healthcare compliance audits. What Is an Internal Healthcare Compliance Audit?
AIHC
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Governments bear the responsibility to set laws and standards to require or forbid certain practices. Another aspect to consider is compliance to national and state security standards. Governments should also avoid introducing regulations that provide a competitive advantage or disadvantage for either companies or themselves.
Compliancy Group
APRIL 13, 2022
They love the ease of use and seamless integration, but is iCloud HIPAA compliant? HIPAA Compliance 101. The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing HIPAA Rules and Regulations. HIPAA violations can result in substantial fines and penalties from OCR. .
Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog
JULY 6, 2022
Our series is designed to explain best practices about HIPAA compliance, HIPAA settlements, and the various requirements an organization must have in place under the HIPAA Security & Privacy Rules.
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 31, 2023
The reason the HIPAA retention requirements needs clarifying is that the distinction between HIPAA medical records retention and HIPAA record retention can be confusing. Throughout the Administrative Simplification Regulations of HIPAA, there are several references to HIPAA data retention.
MedTrainer
APRIL 12, 2024
Surgical procedures, regulations, medications, and insurance change at the drop of a hat, with compliance teams required to keep pace. This means prioritizing healthcare compliance courses to stay within the more than 600 regulatory requirements. There are no makeup tests in healthcare compliance.
HIPAA Journal
JANUARY 30, 2023
The National HIPAA Summit is the leading forum on healthcare EDI, privacy, breach notification, confidentiality, data security, and HIPAA compliance, and the deadline for registration for the Virtual 40th National HIPAA Summit is fast approaching.
MedTrainer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
When it comes to healthcare delivery, compliance is not just a matter of ticking boxes; it’s the backbone of patient trust and safety. In this blog post, we’ll explore the many reasons why healthcare compliance isn’t just important — it’s vital. What Is Healthcare Compliance?
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