Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In an era where data breaches and privacy concerns are making headlines regularly, it has become increasingly important for organizations to prioritize protecting sensitive information. One essential component of compliance is conducting a thorough HIPAA privacy risk assessment.

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MRO Compliance

MAY 18, 2022

Breaches can range from large cyberattacks featured in the news to smaller privacy breaches affecting 500 or fewer patients. A small breach can be a simple release of information (ROI) process error involving a patient’s protected health information (PHI). Breach Prevention: 5 Best Practices to Protect Your Data. “It

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 29, 2023

It has been 27 years since President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) into law, but compliance is still proving a challenge for many HIPAA-regulated entities. The average HIPAA penalty has fallen from $2.6 reduction in total penalties compared to 2018, falling from $28.7

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Compliancy Group

MAY 2, 2023

The role of a HIPAA Privacy Officer is to ensure that an organization complies with HIPAA regulations and that patient information is safeguarded. The Privacy Officer is also responsible for developing and implementing HIPAA policies and procedures. Need an Easier Way to Address HIPAA?

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

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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MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

It may seem a little early to do some spring cleaning, but not when it comes to compliance! It’s that time of the year to check your records for 2023 compliance deficiencies and set your organization up for success in 2024. Release of Industry-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) is anticipated in 2024.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 11, 2024

In another banner month for healthcare breaches, the OCR Breach Portal listed 57 incidents affecting 2,248,065 patients. million patients. This was followed by business associates who reported 10 incidents, affecting 920,522 patients. Health plans also reported 6 incidents, affecting 20,159 patients.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 28, 2023

Neither do the patients who come to a healthcare facility for treatment. To ensure the safety of PHI, healthcare organizations have a responsibility to keep it safeguarded through HIPAA compliance management and by following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What Is HIPAA Compliance?

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Healthcare is a continuously evolving industry, especially when it comes to compliance. Compliance standards are consistently under scrutiny from regulatory organizations, which means healthcare professionals frequently need to refresh, re-train, and learn new concepts and best practices. What Is Microlearning? What Is Microlearning?

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

With millions of people actively using platforms like Facebook to connect and share information, it’s crucial to consider the implications of using such platforms in professional contexts – especially in fields that require strict adherence to patient privacy regulations. For instance: 1.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It has been several years since new HIPAA regulations have been signed into law, but HIPAA changes in 2022 are expected. The last update to the HIPAA Rules was the HIPAA Omnibus Rule in 2013, which introduced new requirements mandated by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

These regulations exist to protect everyone involved: patients, families, providers, caregivers, and beyond. Adhering to healthcare regulations is the best way to reduce risk, improve safety, boost patient and provider satisfaction, and enhance service quality. Healthcare is an industry governed by countless regulations.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Achieving compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for healthcare organizations and their business associates. One of the biggest challenges for compliance professionals is interpreting the HIPAA Rules and applying those requirements to their organization.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 25, 2023

Technology has made it easier for healthcare providers to communicate with patients and colleagues, but it also brings new risks. Texting is a popular way to communicate today now more than ever, but finding healthcare messaging apps that are HIPAA compliant can be challenging. This is where HIPAA compliant texting apps come in.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 31, 2023

With the rise of cyberthreats and data breaches, it is crucial that therapists have access to HIPAA compliant teletherapy platforms that ensures the privacy and protection of their patients’ personal information. Some examples of HIPAA compliant online therapy software include: Zoom SimplePractice Doxy.me

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. In addition to financial penalties, covered entities are required to adopt a corrective action plan to bring policies and procedures up to the standards demanded by HIPAA. .

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Healthcare vendor compliance is one of the most important things to consider when choosing vendors for your healthcare organization; adopting a vendor compliance management strategy is essential for assessing whether or not a vendor is suitable to work with. One such contract is a HIPAA business associate agreement (BAA).

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Compliancy Group

JULY 11, 2023

However, Instagram and HIPAA compliance becomes the downfall of the beloved app; despite its widespread use and appeal. Instagram and HIPAA: Why the App Falls Short of HIPAA Compliance HIPAA, or the Health Portability and Accountability Act, sets strict standards for protecting sensitive patient information in the healthcare industry.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 23, 2024

Gmail is HIPAA compliant, and can be used to receive, store, or send Protected Health Information (PHI) when Google’s email service is used as part of an Enterprise Workspace Plan supported by a Business Associate Addendum to the Workspace Terms of Service. DrJoe@AAAhealth.com, rather than DrJoe@gmail.com).

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 2, 2023

The settlements pursued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are for egregious violations of HIPAA Rules. Settlements are also pursued to highlight common HIPAA violations to raise awareness of the need to comply with specific aspects of HIPAA Rules. Are Data Breaches HIPAA Violations?

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YouCompli

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Using the OIG’s seven elements as a guide to delivering better patient care Healthcare Compliance professionals tend to focus, rightfully so, on the regulations and organization requirements around providing quality patient care and keeping patients safe. Yet they’re also key to providing a better patient experience.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 22, 2022

The OCR publicly posts healthcare breaches that affected 500 or more patients to ensure that all affected patients know their information could have been potentially compromised. These 31 incidents compromised the PHI of 1,275,263 individuals, representing 24% of patients affected by the July incidents. .

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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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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the paper, the HHS indicated it will be adopting a carrot-and-stick approach by developing voluntary Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Cybersecurity Goals (CPGs) that consist of cybersecurity measures that will have the greatest impact on security along with an update to the HIPAA Security Rule to add new cybersecurity requirements.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 30, 2022

On December 2, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) released a proposed rule modifying the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”).

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In its October 2022 cybersecurity newsletter, OCR has reminded HIPAA-regulated entities of their obligations with respect to security incidents, including clarifying the breach reporting timeframe and when the clock starts ticking. A Security Incident Plan is Required for HIPAA Security Rule Compliance.

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Health Law RX

APRIL 27, 2023

On April 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) confirmed that four notifications of enforcement discretion regarding enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules (the HIPAA rules) during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will expire at the end of the PHE.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Patient scheduling software is software that can be used by patients to self-book healthcare appointments, by physicians to fill their schedules, and by medical practices to synchronize patient appointments with physician and treatment room availability in order to optimize the use of time and resources.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 4, 2022

The OCR publicly posts healthcare breaches that affected 500 or more patients to ensure that all affected patients know their information could have been potentially compromised. In March 2022, there were 30 large-scale breaches reported involving 1,285,716 patients. of affected patients. . of affected patients. .

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Demonstrate Compliance’s impact with a sales mentality and culturally impactful metrics. Healthcare compliance officers know the value their work and regulatory change management bring to their organization. Being an effective influencer and using culturally impactful metrics can help tell Compliance’s story.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 9, 2022

As incidents of cybercrime increase, forward-thinking healthcare organizations and the companies that support them are looking for ways to minimize the risk of becoming a victim of these illegal activities. SOC 3 reports can be generally distributed, unlike SOC 1 or SOC 2, which are intended for restricted audiences. Learn More! ×

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 9, 2022

The OCR publicly posts healthcare breaches that affected 500 or more patients to ensure that all affected patients know their information could have been potentially compromised. I n February 2022, there were 36 large-scale breaches reported involving 1,338,384 patients. of patients affected. of affected patients.

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Health Care Law Brief

JULY 8, 2022

In efforts to address some of these privacy questions, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) of the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published new guidance with respect to the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule (“Privacy Rule”).

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

GPT-3, the underlying technology powering ChatGPT, can generate content that is almost indistinguishable from text written by humans. GPT-3, the underlying technology powering ChatGPT, can generate content that is almost indistinguishable from text written by humans. It also encompasses sub-fields of machine learning and deep learning.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 25, 2023

While YouTube has become a go-to resource for tutorials, entertainment, and educational content — all of which are indeed free — finding healthcare compliance training you can trust isn’t easy. Let’s review 15 reasons why you shouldn’t use YouTube for healthcare compliance trainings, along with your best alternative option.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 13, 2022

The OCR publicly posts healthcare breaches that affected 500 or more patients to ensure that all affected patients know their information could have been potentially compromised. A shower of breaches stormed through patients’ protected health information (PHI). of affected patients. 2 other, 55,004 patients, 3.6%

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

With the skyrocketing investment in virtual care, new legal regulations that expand the possibilities of remote healthcare, the telehealth industry is predicted to expand from $3 billion to $250 billion. 2020 McKinsey research reported that almost 50% of patients opted for telemedicine instead of canceled medical consultations.

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