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Who Is Responsible For Compliance In Healthcare?

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance. Just as perplexing is who is responsible for compliance in healthcare organizations. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. Who in the Organization Is Responsible for Healthcare Compliance?

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U.S. Healthcare Compliance Frameworks: A Guide for International Vendors

Compliancy Group

When personal health information transcends international borders, vendors outside the U.S. must also be mindful of these healthcare compliance frameworks. A Compliance Framework for the U.S. Data security compliance regulations ensure the protection of sensitive information. patients’ protected health information (PHI).

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3 Reasons Insurance Agents Need to Follow HIPAA

Total HIPAA

Health insurance agents became covered under HIPAA with the HITECH Act of 2009. The inclusion of insurance agents was a response to the increasing use of electronic health records and the need to safeguard patients’ medical information.

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HIPAA Compliance Guide: All Your Questions Answered

Total HIPAA

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? Protected Health Information (PHI).

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FTC Imposes $1.5 Million Civil Penalty in First-of-Its-Kind Health Breach Notification Rule Enforcement Action

C&M Health Law

GoodRx displayed a seal at the bottom of its telehealth services homepage attesting HIPAA compliance, which stated “HIPAA Secure. GoodRx failed to implement adequate policies or procedures to prevent the improper disclosure of sensitive health information. Patient Data Protected.” The Proposed Order In addition to imposing a $1.5

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GAO: HHS Should Establish Mechanism for Obtaining Feedback on HIPAA Data Breach Reporting Process

HIPAA Journal

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recommended that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) establish a feedback mechanism to improve the effectiveness of its data breach reporting process. OCR is the main enforcer of compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Health Apps Beware: FTC Clarifies Health Breach Notification Rule with Significant Proposed Changes

Health Law RX

Background The HBNR was first implemented in 2009 in response to the anticipated proliferation of online personal health record (PHR) services — many of which are now defunct (e.g., Microsoft HealthVault) — that offered to store a user’s digital medical records.

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