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What is a HIPAA Violation?

HIPAA Journal

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?

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

HIT Consultant

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. What is HIPAA Compliance? What is HIPAA Compliance? Not every business operating in the healthcare and health insurance industries is required to become HIPAA compliant.

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