MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

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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NCG Medical Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

In an effort to combat this relentless barrage of attacks, there are certain compliance regulations to which healthcare organizations must adhere: HIPAA and HITECH. In today’s world, cyber threats are constantly targeting the healthcare industry in order to steal patient information and exploit sensitive data.

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Healthcare Law Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) delivered two annual reports to Congress for the 2021 calendar year as mandated by the HITECH Act, several notable takeaways were exposed. In February, when the U.S. Both reports included case analyses and summaries of settlement terms, revealing macro-level trends.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Yet, navigating the intricacies of healthcare compliance can be daunting. It’s why we’ve compiled a series of the most common healthcare compliance FAQs and their answers. Any healthcare professional curious about compliance practices will find these answers helpful, insightful, and empowering. What Is Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards isn’t just a legal requirement; it’s a crucial element in upholding patient safety, data security, and the overall integrity of healthcare practices. Hear more on compliance essentials from a panel of expert healthcare surveyors. Why Is Healthcare Compliance Important?

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Verisys

MARCH 1, 2024

In 2020, more large healthcare breaches were reported than in any other year since the HITECH Act mandated the publication of breaches. Governance, risk management, and compliance programs can all be automated, providing significant benefits to healthcare organizations. Automated risk management simplifies training and onboarding.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Continue reading this overview for key aspects of healthcare compliance specific to the state of Idaho.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 29, 2023

HIPAA compliant text messaging apps protect sensitive data, like Protected Health Information (PHI) in transit. In this blog we will review several companies that provides HIPAA compliant text messaging, allowing secure texting of PHI. Today, everyone uses text messaging (“texting”) for easy and quick communication.

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MedTrainer

MAY 15, 2024

Healthcare compliance has undergone significant transformations, largely driven by evolving regulations and technological advancements. From traditional paperwork to contemporary digital solutions, the methods of tracking compliance have evolved considerably.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

What compliance regulation most directly affects the operations of a healthcare provider? At the top of the list is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What is HIPAA? HIPAA is primarily concerned with protecting the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (PHI).

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act § 3221 called for the alignment of certain Part 2 confidentiality protocols with HIPAA and HITECH Act requirements. Part 2 (Part 2). As a quick refresher, Part 2 serves to protect SUD records created by federally assisted programs. [1]

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 30, 2023

Let’s explore what it means for an MCO to coordinate care for members, and the compliance implications that come with this healthcare services model. Understanding how each type of MCO works provides a baseline for understanding the necessary compliance considerations that accompany them. What’s Needed for MCO Compliance?

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MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

Compliance is paramount in healthcare facilities. Staying abreast of compliance takes a full-time commitment, and often requires oversight tools like compliance management software. Yet, many healthcare organizations aren’t sure where to start when it comes to enabling their compliance teams. Training and education.

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Health Law Advisor

JANUARY 13, 2022

In case you missed any, we have assembled a recap of our top 10 blog posts of 2021, with links to each, below: HITECH Act Amendment Incentivizes Adoption of NIST and Other Recognized Cybersecurity Safeguards as a Defense or Mitigation to HIPAA Enforcement. Responding to Law Enforcement Demands for HIPAA Protected Information.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 29, 2023

In this blog post, we review nine email encryption vendors ( Barracuda, Egress, Hushmail, Indentillect, LuxSci, MailHippo, NeoCertified, Protected Trust, ProtonMail, Rmail, & Virtru ) who provide HIPAA compliant email encryption services that will keep your information safe when in transit. Setup takes less than 30 minutes.

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Total HIPAA

APRIL 20, 2020

In this blog post, we review nine email encryption vendors ( Barracuda, Egress, Hushmail, Indentillect, MailHippo, LuxSci, Protected Trust, Rmail, & Virtru ) who provide HIPAA compliant email encryption services that will keep your information safe when in transit. Barracuda – HIPAA Compliant Email Encryption Service.

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