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Exceptions to a HIPAA Breach

HealthIT Answers

By Art Gross - In 2007 the Guide to Medical Privacy Law was published. It indicated that on multiple occasions hospitals, EMT services, schools, and other public agencies were incorrectly withholding news out of a fear of violating HIPAA policy. The post Exceptions to a HIPAA Breach appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIPAA Exceptions

HIPAA Journal

The text of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is full of HIPAA exceptions – adding to the complexity of complying with the Act and often resulting in organizations and public agencies applying far more stringent restrictions than necessary. And there are many HIPAA exceptions. HIPAA General Rule Exceptions.

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What is HITRUST certification and why does it matter?

Symplr

HITRUST was founded in 2007 to help organizations prioritize security, manage data and compliance, and mitigate information risk. The certification encompasses the requirements of several other security regulations and frameworks, including HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, and ISO 27001. The HITRUST Assurance Program includes U.S.

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Everything You Need To Know About NPI Numbers

Verisys

CMS.gov The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) required the creation of a standard, unique health identifier for healthcare providers, which the NPI satisfies. The UPIN Registry ended in 2007 in favor of the standardized NPI. Why Are NPI Numbers Necessary?

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Documentation and Provider Standards Training

American Medical Compliance

Staying Compliant in Healthcare HIPAA plays a large role in healthcare compliance. Additionally, the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and healthcare providers who perform specific electronic health care transactions. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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What is HITRUST for Healthcare?

Compliancy Group

HITRUST offers what is known as the “HITRUST CSF®,” a security framework that provides organizations with a comprehensive and flexible approach to HIPAA compliance and risk management. While HITRUST can help organizations meet the security standards required by HIPAA, they are two separate things. Find Out More! Please Wait.

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Know Your Adversary: HC3 Shares Details of Chinese APT Groups Targeting the Healthcare Sector

HIPAA Journal

The group has been active since at least 2007 and is known to target U.S. The post Know Your Adversary: HC3 Shares Details of Chinese APT Groups Targeting the Healthcare Sector appeared first on HIPAA Journal.