HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2022

There are – and always have been – gaps in HIPAA and, after more than a quarter of a century, some have yet to be addressed. Most of the gaps in HIPAA are attributable to omissions from the original Act, provisions of HIPAA and HITECH that have never been enacted, and the increasing use of technology in healthcare.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Under HIPAA, when a breach of unsecured PHI takes place, the covered entity that sustains the breach must notify affected individuals of the breach. The content requirements and a HIPAA sample breach notification letter are discussed below. Do you have an effective HIPAA compliance program? × HIPAA Breach Notification Help.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. How does patient information flow through your office?

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS The article addresses the HIPAA Privacy Rule for Covered Entities regarding time limitations to respond to an individual’s request for access of protected health information or “PHI.” What Is HIPAA Right of Access?

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone healthcare regulation since 1996. Twenty-eight years later, the importance of HIPAA compliance in healthcare has not waned. What is HIPAA? OCR inspectors will assess your organization’s internal processes for handling patient data.

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Health Law Advisor

APRIL 13, 2022

With respect to its request for comment on sharing of civil monetary penalties and settlements, OCR explained: [ t]he RFI also will help OCR consider ways to share funds collected through enforcement with individuals who are harmed by violations of the HIPAA Rules.”. Sharing Funds with Individuals Harmed Due to HIPAA Violation.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

HIPAA, everyone’s favorite scapegoat for all (OK, most) of the ills of the modern healthcare-industrial complex, is perpetually called out as being in dire need of a rewrite. The HIPAA RFI came next. A digression: As the health wonks and policy nerds reading this are already aware, HIPAA is a horse of a different color.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

HIPAA, everyone’s favorite scapegoat for all (OK, most) of the ills of the modern healthcare-industrial complex, is perpetually called out as being in dire need of a rewrite. The HIPAA RFI came next. A digression: As the health wonks and policy nerds reading this are already aware, HIPAA is a horse of a different color.

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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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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. How does patient information flow through your office?

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Modernize HIPAA. HIPAA was enacted in 1996, and the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules have been in place for two decades, and while updates have been made to the HIPAA Rules, they fail to fully address emerging threats to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of healthcare data.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The rule took effect in 2009, yet compliance has not been enforced. The first financial penalty was imposed almost a year to the day after the guidance was issued for the failure to notify consumers about unauthorized disclosures of their personal health information to Facebook, Google, Criteo, and others for advertising purposes.

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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. This week, Stacey A. Tovino, JD, Ph.D.,

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 22, 2024

Since 1996, when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law, there have been good advances in patient data interoperability, but as a whole, the industry has not embraced them. Sharing data through faxing and CDs is still very common.

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 4, 2019

It was generally recognized by 2009 that the health care industry was long overdue when it came to adopting electronic systems for storing patient data. At the time, hospital adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems was at about 10 percent while electronic record keeping […].

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Health Law Advisor

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The HBNR was initially passed in 2009 but had never been enforced until now. In general, it requires that non­ – HIPAA-covered vendors of personal health records (“PHR”) give notice in the event of a “breach of security,” which is defined to include “unauthorized acquisition” of PHR. We have also previously written about the U.S.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Our industry has undergone several iterations of consumer data protection rules — starting in 1996 with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA ). In 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act , HITECH for short, became law, setting standards for electronic health records.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A healthcare organization’s commitment to compliance is crucial — it’s about maintaining the integrity of medical practice, navigating the complexities of legal frameworks, and embracing ethical decision-making. It builds upon HIPAA, extending its privacy and security rules to electronic health records and health information technology.

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Total HIPAA

JANUARY 18, 2021

Every year, we publish Microsoft’s End of Support list because using up-to-date programming is key for HIPAA compliance. So, what does this mean for users who need to stay HIPAA compliant ? Under the HIPAA Security Rule 45 C.F.R. Dynamics AX 2009. HIPAA Compliance. BitLocker Administration and Monitoring 1.0.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In just the first six months of 2022, the healthcare sector suffered about 337 breaches according to Fortified Health Security’s mid-year report. Show Me Your Certifications The days of an organization simply saying “We are HIPAA compliant” without proving it are long gone. million per data breach.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

These regulations grant individuals control over their health information, regulate the sharing and disclosure of sensitive data, and empower patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for HIPAA enforcement.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 28, 2020

About four in 10 people 50+ are interested in “purchasing” (the word used in the AARP survey) several digital health innovations: Communicating with a health care provider that you’ve taken a medication as prescribed. Under the current privacy regime of HIPAA for healthcare, indeed, we are. legislators can get on the same privacy page.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 5, 2019

While we’ve been writing about EMR data archiving since back in 2009 and then again in 2013 and 2014 to name a few, the topic has never been more important than it is today. With many healthcare organizations literally supporting 100s and even 1000s of health IT software, how you handle legacy systems including data […].

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C&M Health Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The HBNR does not apply to HIPAA-covered entities or entities to the extent that they engage in activities as a business associate. GoodRx displayed a seal at the bottom of its telehealth services homepage attesting HIPAA compliance, which stated “HIPAA Secure. According to the FTC, these disclosures constitute a “breach” (i.e.,

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Healthcare Compliance Complexities The first healthcare compliance programs began in the early 20th century as a response to concerns about the quality of care provided by medical practitioners. Cons: May not be familiar with mandated reporting or may be apprehensive about reporting due to fear of retaliation. See MedTrainer in action.

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Health Law RX

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to its complaint , the agency began investigating GoodRx after Consumer Reports published an article in February 2020 about the company’s data sharing practices. When the FTC issued its warning in 2021, it likely had GoodRx in mind. The FTC hasn’t always had such an easy time. Is GoodRx a PHR vendor?

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

As healthcare is more affected by data breaches than any other industry, it’s vital to utilize a solution that provides end-to-end encryption and HIPAA compliance to guarantee the secure, digital transmission of medical information. About Paul Banco. Keep in mind – any time data is stored or moved, security vulnerabilities mount.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

Krzepicki said that while we need to remain concerned about bad actors in the space, the data "doesn't really hold true that costs have gone up because of utilization within the telehealth space." Part 2 – with HIPAA. " Leary said. Creating standards synergy for 'Interoperability 3.0'

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Health Law RX

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The FTC issued the HBNR in 2009 and it was intended to address certain entities that collect or use personal health information but are not regulated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”). The Health Breach Notification Rule. To date, the FTC has not brought an enforcement action under the HBNR.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

At the top of the list is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA compliance is a fundamental aspect of healthcare operations in the United States, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding patient privacy and data security. What is HIPAA? Impacts every employee. Impacts technology used.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Health Populi’s Hot Points: Here is what we know-we know about primary care: that countries with strong primary care backbones where patients lack barriers to seeking PCP care spend less money per capita on health care. And, that primary care is a social determinant of health, bolstering public and individual health.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 28, 2022

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, called for the Secretary of the HHS to create and maintain a list of data breaches involving the unsecured protected health information of 500 or more individuals on its website.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

The patient is worried about privacy and data security. The fact is that HIPAA may not cover all of these data flows. I found this tweet of mine from 2009 about Apple and Epic’s collaboration for a mobile EHR. Why is this so important? The patient is growing aware of her personal “data space.”

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Total HIPAA

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant, and regulatory expert, about HIPAA enforcement projections for agents and brokers in 2021. Broadening HIPAA Enforcement Expected. HIPAA Enforcement in 2021: Conclusions.

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