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Which Compliance Framework Governs the Healthcare Industry?

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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.

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The Most Common HIPAA Violations You Should Avoid

HIPAA Journal

The settlements pursued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are for egregious violations of HIPAA Rules. Settlements are also pursued to highlight common HIPAA violations to raise awareness of the need to comply with specific aspects of HIPAA Rules.

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Understanding HIPAA’s Central Role in Healthcare

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone healthcare regulation since 1996. Twenty-eight years later, the importance of HIPAA compliance in healthcare has not waned. What is HIPAA?

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Hacking and IT Incidents Affect 563,000 Patients and Health Plan Members

HIPAA Journal

An unauthorized individual was found to have gained access to its network and downloaded files containing the protected health information of 45,785 patients. California Health Insurance Agency Suffers Data Breach Affecting 14,600 Patients.

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Maintain Compliance With Behavioral Health Training

MedTrainer

This article will explore the requirements for behavioral health training, the entities that govern required and recommended courses, and ways to simplify training delivery. Scope of Behavioral Health Training Several agencies and entities govern behavioral health training for clinical and non-clinical staff.

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Employee Compliance Training for Healthcare

MedTrainer

It educates employees on the laws, regulations, and policies governing their work and ensures they understand their responsibilities and obligations as healthcare professionals. Successful training is when team members understand and comply with various laws, regulations, and policies that govern the healthcare industry.

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700,000 Highly Sensitive School Records Exposed Online

HIPAA Journal

The vulnerability was immediately addressed; however, the forensic investigation revealed hackers had exploited the vulnerability on May 28, 2023, and downloaded files from the system. The post 700,000 Highly Sensitive School Records Exposed Online appeared first on HIPAA Journal.