HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2022

The Administrative Simplification provisions led to the publication of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules which were enacted in 2002 and 2003 respectively. In 2003, HHS released an Interim Final Rule relating to the “Procedures for Investigations, Imposition of Penalties, and Hearings” ( 68 FR 18895 ).

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Data privacy is only part of Office of the Inspector General (OIG) compliance. Since the start of the data privacy rule in 2003 alone, there have been at least 350,000 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act complaints with 1,188 compliance reviews. While these compliance programs are voluntary, they are essential.

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YouCompli

MARCH 27, 2025

You know what is so funny about a compliance audit in an ironic and not a ha-ha sort of way? Pre-Audit Steps for Compliance Readiness This process assumes you have pre-audit notification a week or so before the audit or inspection occurs. Be Proactive: Prepare for Your Next Compliance Audit Perception is reality. Its not hard.

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Sharps Compliance

JANUARY 19, 2022

HIPAA rules went into effect in 2003. Continue reading HIPAA-Compliant Waste Management at Sharps Compliance Blog. Passed by Congress in 1996, the standards detailed in 45 CFR 160, 162, and 164 are designed to safeguard patients’ private, sensitive information from misuse.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2024

About DAS Health DAS Health, a Sheridan Capital Partners portfolio company, has been providing Health IT and business solutions and trusted consultation to independent and enterprise physician groups and healthcare systems across North America since 2003 and has been recognized as an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company for a record eleven times.

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MedTrainer

JULY 31, 2024

Healthcare organizations of all sizes and types are increasingly adopting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks to address the industry’s complex regulatory landscape and evolving challenges. Implementing GRC for healthcare has substantial benefits for healthcare leaders. What Is Healthcare GRC?

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

To best answer the question what is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to explain what HIPAA is, who it applies to, and what constitutes a violation; for although most people believe they know what a HIPAA compliance violation is, evidence suggests otherwise. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To? Other Types of HIPAA Law Violation.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 20, 2023

HIPAA Compliance Complexity Complying with HIPAA regulations adds a layer of complexity to healthcare data security. The HIPAA Security Rule , established in 2003, sets strict requirements for safeguarding electronic personal health information (ePHI), including administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. What is HIPAA Compliance? The Privacy Rule (2003).

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YouCompli

DECEMBER 3, 2024

He has worked in clinical research since 2003 and is inspired by the Irish professional wrestler Becky Lynch, whose personal and professional story centers on achievement, tenacity, grit, and overcoming adversity. John is the Director of Quality at Sunrise Vista in Canton, Ohio. Andrea has taught first grade in Willoughby, Ohio for 25 years.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Since 2003, the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has received more than 300,000 complaints and rejected more than 200,000. Prescription drug card sponsors were added to the HIPAA definition of Covered Entities by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. Why HIPAA Definitions are Important to Know.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 29, 2024

About DAS Health DAS Health , a Sheridan Capital Partners portfolio company, has been a leading provider of Health IT and business solutions and a trusted consultant to independent and enterprise physician groups and healthcare systems across North America since 2003.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 6, 2022

It’s sometimes hard to believe that the acronym GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) has been around for less than 20 years. By leveraging the common governance, performance, risk management, compliance, and audit capabilities, organizations can achieve business objectives while managing uncertainty and acting with integrity.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

HIPAA Enforcement HIPAA compliance it monitored by the Health & Human Services (HHS) enforcement agency, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Enforcement of the Privacy Rule began April 14, 2003, for most HIPAA covered entities. The Office for Civil Rights is responsible for enforcing the Privacy and Security Rules.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 28, 2022

More than 314,000 complaints have been made to OCR since April 2003. We automate your HIPAA compliance with a simplified software solution. HIPAA compliance does not guarantee that a breach will never expose PHI. HIPAA compliance means you have made and can demonstrate a good-faith effort to follow HIPAA’s rules and regulations.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Theranos Scandal Theranos was a blood testing startup founded by Elizabeth Holmes in 2003. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has added the founder and CEO of the health technology firm Theranos, Inc.

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Natalia Mazina

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

DIR fees were implemented with the creation of the Part D program through the passage of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. Other criteria utilized by PBMs include medication adherence rates, generic compliance ratios, generic effective rate, and medication therapy management implementation. What are DIR fees?

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 20, 2022

As part of this VBC mode l, hospitals and health systems must store, track, and analyze a large amount of quality-related data for compliance and reimbursement purposes. The study included 113,452 adult patients who received care from 2003 through 2013, making this one of the largest studies of its kind. About Tom Zaubler, MD.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2022

Although the answer to the question is HIPAA is federal law is yes, there are occasions when HIPAA is pre-empted by state laws or other federal laws – adding to the complexity of compliance. Covered Entities and Business Associates are advised to seek professional compliance help to determine which Rules they must comply with.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals, compliance professionals, and industry service providers to find out more about how their experiences with HIPAA, their successes, and the challenges they have and continue to face with HIPAA compliance. When did you first get involved with HIPAA compliance?

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YouCompli

JANUARY 21, 2025

He has worked in clinical research since 2003 and is inspired by the Irish professional wrestler Becky Lynch, whose personal and professional story centers on achievement, tenacity, grit, and overcoming adversity. John is the Director of Quality at Sunrise Vista in Canton, Ohio. Andrea has taught first grade in Willoughby, Ohio for 25 years.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 21, 2025

He has worked in clinical research since 2003 and is inspired by the Irish professional wrestler Becky Lynch, whose personal and professional story centers on achievement, tenacity, grit, and overcoming adversity. John is the Director of Quality at Sunrise Vista in Canton, Ohio. Andrea has taught first grade in Willoughby, Ohio for 25 years.

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Health Law Advisor

AUGUST 14, 2023

1] With the end of the PHE having occurred over three months ago, that temporary waiver of sanctions ended and can no longer be relied upon for legal compliance with the Stark Law. [2] 9] See OIG Special Advisory Bulletin on Contractual Joint Ventures, April 2003, available at [link] (last accessed Aug. 11, 2023)

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AIHC

MARCH 28, 2022

trillion government-wide from fiscal years 2003 through 2019. The Medicare Fee-for-Service Compliance programs prevent, reduce, and measure improper payments in FFS Medicare through medical review. Contractors also provide education to help ensure future compliance. According to the U.S.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 5, 2023

The page reveals that, since 2003, the agency has received more than 300,000 complaints alleging violations of HIPAA. To the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights in response to a patient complaint or compliance audit. Internally or to other Covered Entities for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

Jennifer Hennessy, Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP In 2024, regulators will make efforts to better align laws with modern cybersecurity risk – and organizations will need to assess their cybersecurity programs for compliance with these updates.

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

HIPAA Privacy/Security and Compliance Officers and Health Information Management professionals need to know the difference. Enforcement date: The HIPAA Privacy Rule was first enforced in the United States on April 14, 2003. <strong>Part 1 of 2</strong> appeared first on American Institute of Healthcare Compliance.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This topic always involves a legal angle, such as Stark Law or Anti-Kickback compliance, or state fraud and abuse law considerations. 2003); Visa U.S.A., For many healthcare attorneys, these types of dual-purpose communications are more common than communications involving only purely “legal” advice. Are bonuses involved? 23, 2004). [4]

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Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 4, 2024

Author Yvonne Tso, PharmD, MBA, Senior Vice President, Integritas Medicare [1] The law was signed in 2003, but the commencement of Part D was in 2006 [2] Appendix C MEDICARE PART B VERSUS PART D COVERAGE ISSUES, Prescription Drug Benefit Manual Chapter 6 (rev.

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Health Law RX

JUNE 27, 2023

Finally, the Seventh Circuit set a process that allowed the Government to intervene but mandated compliance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a), granting dismissal only “on terms that the court considers proper” ( U.S. Circuit found the Government’s dismissal authority to be “unfettered” ( Swift v. 3d 250, 252 (D.C. Cimznhca, LLC v.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

The regs were finalized in 2003.) The regs were finalized in 2003.) In the 1996 HIPAA statute (which covered a lot of other ground), Congress gave itself one year to legislate standards for health data privacy and security, and decreed that if it were to fail to meet that deadline, HHS would have to create regulations from whole cloth.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

The regs were finalized in 2003.) The regs were finalized in 2003.) In the 1996 HIPAA statute (which covered a lot of other ground), Congress gave itself one year to legislate standards for health data privacy and security, and decreed that if it were to fail to meet that deadline, HHS would have to create regulations from whole cloth.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Atlantic.Net’s HIPAA-compliant cloud platform is architected to the highest security standards, and the company handles all aspects of installation, deployment, security hardening, and quality control for the software-defined ACP Backup solution, with all safeguards exceeding HIPAA compliance requirements.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Comply With Standards: Not only do security information and compliance programs protect patient data, but they also help healthcare organizations remain competitive. About Sam Peters Sam Peters has a diverse work experience starting from 2003 to present, serving as the Chief Product Officer at ISMS.online since May 2021.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 11, 2022

In 2003, OCR received 1,948 cases. In 2003, OCR had 121 investigators on staff. The 37 additional investigators and supervisory investigators OCR hopes to hire for 2023 would be used to work on complaints, data breach cases, compliance reviews, and other enforcement actions. Compliancy Group can help! It now has 77.

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AIHC

APRIL 30, 2025

having introduced the Healthy Workplace Bill in California in 2003 and 31 other states and two territories since, WBI, in collaboration with David C. Compliance and human resources cannot sit on their hands: but many departments either failed to believe the relator, initiate a serious investigation, or adhere to strictest confidentiality.

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Bill of Health

JANUARY 5, 2023

Enacted in November 2003, PBAB banned all intact dilation and extractions (D&X), a late-stage abortion procedure, without medical exceptions to protect the pregnant individual’s health. The 2003-2004 National Abortion Federation v. Within days of PBAB’s passage, several physicians brought suit in National Abortion Federation v.

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