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What is a HIPAA Violation?

HIPAA Journal

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was introduced to simplify the administration of healthcare, eliminate wastage, prevent healthcare fraud, and ensure employees could maintain healthcare coverage between jobs. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To?

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The Value of an Enterprise Active Data Archive Begins with Patient Safety

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Government mandates were an impetus for change, starting with the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to “promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology” (Office of Civil Rights (OCR), 2017).

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How to Become HIPAA Compliant

HIPAA Journal

How to become HIPAA compliant is one of the biggest challenges for many businesses operating in the healthcare and health insurance industries. Not every business operating in the healthcare and health insurance industries is required to become HIPAA compliant. What is HIPAA Compliance?

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