Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

HIPAA Consultant | Helping Organizations Achieve HIPAA Compliance™ with a full range of HIPAA compliance services for Covered Entities and Business Associates.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

But, it can get worse if employees aren’t familiar with their organization’s HIPAA incident response plan. There are countless such cases every year even though it is relatively easy to create a HIPAA incident response plan. Get tips to prepare for a HIPAA-related inspection from the Office of Civil Rights.

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Wyatt Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a Final Rule entitled HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare facilities, from hospitals and clinics to insurance providers, are deeply affected by the regulations set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). How does HIPAA compliance affect healthcare facilities? What is Healthcare Compliance?

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Natalia Mazina

JULY 28, 2022

While this is not a new case, it serves as a good reminder that even a small healthcare provider is subject to potential monetary penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Our other relevant blog posts: “ OCR increases HIPAA audits ,” “ When was the last time you trained your workforce on HIPAA?

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Sharps Compliance

JULY 20, 2022

Continue reading Protect Patient Privacy with a HIPAA-Compliant Shredding Service at Sharps Compliance Blog. Although cybercrime gets a lot of attention, patient privacy is often compromised the old-fashioned way by improper disposal of paper documents containing patients’ protected health information (PHI).

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) stands as a pillar of modern healthcare, offering a framework for safeguarding sensitive patient data. So, “what is HIPAA compliance in healthcare?” With ever-growing data breaches, HIPAA compliance is more crucial than ever. Anthem Inc.

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Sharps Compliance

JANUARY 19, 2022

All healthcare providers and their business associates have an ethical and legal obligation to follow the provisions under The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA rules went into effect in 2003. Continue reading HIPAA-Compliant Waste Management at Sharps Compliance Blog.

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HIPAA & Health IT

AUGUST 1, 2022

If you are a HIPAA-covered entity or business associate, you likely know that patient PHI may only be created, received, maintained, and transmitted as permitted by the HIPAA Security Rule and the HIPAA Privacy Rule. If you are subject to HIPAA, you should continually assess your website data practices.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

To safeguard this critical aspect of patient care, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996. HIPAA sets stringent guidelines and standards for handling protected health information (PHI), and compliance with these regulations is crucial to maintain the trust of patients and avoid legal repercussions.

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HIPAA Vault

JUNE 23, 2023

At HIPAA Vault, we’re sometimes asked how HIPAA Compliance relates to FISMA, a federal data security requirement. Here’s what you need to know: In the world of compliance requirements, two types of business organizations are generally distinguished.

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Total HIPAA

APRIL 4, 2022

All organizations subject to HIPAA are required to manage who has the right to access, change, and/or distribute sensitive health data. The HIPAA Security Rule requires use of the following safeguards: Unique user IDs Emergency access procedures Automatic logoff Messaging encryption. This is also required by the HIPAA Security Rule.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the realm of healthcare, HIPAA compliance is the de-facto standard, and compliance is non-negotiable. The onus is on healthcare organizations to ensure anyone handling sensitive patient information is well-trained and knowledgeable on HIPAA standards and practices. This is why HIPAA training software is so important.

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Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Our series is designed to explain best practices about HIPAA compliance, HIPAA settlements, and the various requirements an organization must have in place under the HIPAA Security & Privacy Rules.

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Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A story about HIPAA that starts with once upon a time, in the late 1990s, the U.S. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was created to ad. healthcare system was in dire need of a change.

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Med Law Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

In the wake of these recent cybersecurity events, safeguarding patient information has become paramount, prompting heightened scrutiny of HIPAA compliance. HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act, provides for a series of rules relating to the protection of protected health information, or PHI.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 22, 2023

Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations can result in severe consequences for insurance agents and their clients. million per year for each violation. Enforcement Highlights.”

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The HIPAA Blog

MAY 23, 2022

FTC Blog Post on Breach Notification: Getting any sort of guidance from regulatory agencies on the agency's concerns and thoughts about prosecuting violators is always good, even though I'd prefer clearer regulations so that guidance isn't necessary.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In a blog post , Kathryn Marchesini and Michael Lipinski offer providers, certified health IT developers and health information networks/exchanges some clarity on a deceptively simple question: "So, what is EHI anyway? HIPAA-regulated entities should already know what information that they maintain is EHI.

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HIPAA Vault

JUNE 23, 2022

6 Benefits (of More than Correct Spelling) for HIPAA Compliant Hosting by Stephen Trout It’s only 5 letters, but you misspelled it anyway. How many words sound like HIPAA, after all? One, mainly: hippopotamus. (Or Or maybe hippocampus for you brainy types).

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MAY 19, 2022

Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). One way to ensure compliance is to undergo a HIPAA compliance audit. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what insurance agents need to know about HIPAA compliance audits.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

ICYMI (“in case you missed it”), there is an uptick in enforcement and scrutiny IRL (“in real life”) related to communications through social media and other public platforms by entities subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).

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HIPAA Vault

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Medical history forms, HIPAA consent forms, patient referral forms, insurance information forms, notifications and review forms. You’ll hear it when you start a new business, do your taxes, or register your boat with the DMV. And your patients will surely hear it when they register to receive your quality healthcare. Continue reading

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JUNE 28, 2023

You may have been wondering if this means you’ll have to do something about “HIPAA”. This means you need to be HIPAA compliant as an employer. HIPAA compliance means having a plan. Here are three common pitfalls to look out for in your HIPAA Compliance Plan: 1.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 1, 2022

In a recent blog post, Director of the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights, Lisa J. Pino, urged HIPAA-regulated entities to take steps to strengthen their cybersecurity posture in 2022 in light of the increase in cyberattacks on the healthcare industry. All too often, we see that risk analyses only cover the electronic health record.

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Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Our series is designed to explain best practices about HIPAA compliance, HIPAA settlements, and the various requirements an organization must have in place under the HIPAA Security & Privacy Rules.

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Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

On December 15, The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced another settlement of their HIPAA Right of Access Initiative. According to the information released through the OCR Listserv, "Health Specialists of Centra.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 14, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settled with New Vision Dental (NVD) over a potential HIPAA Privacy violation. Indest III, J.D., The California-based dental practice paid $23,000 to OCR and [.]

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 24, 2022

The product is efficient and easy to use, but is it HIPAA compliant? HIPAA Compliance Basics: Is Adobe Scan HIPAA Compliant? The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces HIPAA rules and regulations. HIPAA violations can result in substantial fines and penalties from OCR. .

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HIPAA & Health IT

JULY 5, 2022

It is HIPAA, with one P and two A’s. More often than not when someone mentions a situation where they think the law protects their privacy, they’re wrong,” reads a new Consumer Reports article , which lays out situations where HIPAA doesn’t apply, Read the details in this post to our Privacy & Data Security blog.

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MAY 9, 2022

Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). One important aspect of HIPAA compliance is ensuring that all staff members receive appropriate training on HIPAA regulations. HHS.gov, [link] Accessed 10 Mar.

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HIPAA Vault

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Are online scheduling plugins for healthcare HIPAA compliant?

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HIPAA Vault

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Do HIPAA compliance regulations support the texting of electronically protected health information (ePHI)? Is text messaging an acceptable tool for healthcare?

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Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2022

HIPAA Key Fact: HIPAA Breach Rule Reporting

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Health Care Performance

AUGUST 30, 2022

A May 2022 blog post discussed a FTC alert on Senior Tech Support Scams, which happened to a family member. Use your HIPAA training program to increase awareness. Use your HIPAA training program to increase awareness. A phishing reporting policy may be a worthwhile addition to your HIPAA and/or cybersecurity policies.

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MARCH 23, 2022

If so, you must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) when it comes to marketing and communications. In this blog post, we’ll cover some essential considerations that insurance agents should keep in mind to ensure HIPAA compliance in their marketing and communications. HHS.gov, [link].

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MedTrainer

JUNE 28, 2023

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? How Do You Maintain HIPAA Compliance?

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