Total HIPAA

APRIL 4, 2022

To protect yourself from breaches, fines, and other penalties, here is a list of technical safeguards you can implement to help keep your data secure. All organizations subject to HIPAA are required to manage who has the right to access, change, and/or distribute sensitive health data. 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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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

This blog post will explore why compliance training is vital for an industry where mistakes or non-compliance can seriously affect patients, staff, and the organization. This blog post will explore why compliance training is vital for an industry where mistakes or non-compliance can seriously affect patients, staff, and the organization.

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Total HIPAA

MAY 11, 2022

Many organizations subject to HIPAA may be wondering whether or not it is safe to communicate PHI via text message or over the phone. Many organizations subject to HIPAA may be wondering whether or not it is safe to communicate PHI via text message or over the phone. So, is text messaging ever fully HIPAA compliant?

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Health Law RX

JULY 31, 2023

The letter — and the decision to publicly announce its existence — suggests that OCR and the FTC are likely to prioritize the enforcement of HIPAA and other laws against those entities that the agencies believe are impermissibly using tracking technologies. According to the agency, tracking data (e.g.,

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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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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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Health Law Advisor

MAY 26, 2023

On May 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Public Comment (“NPRM”) seeking to amend the Health Breach Notification Rule (“HBNR”). This is consistent with the FTC’s policy position that a breach under the HBNR “is not limited to cybersecurity intrusions or nefarious behavior.”

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Total HIPAA

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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MedTrainer

APRIL 22, 2024

WEBINAR: Presenting Compliance Information To Your Board or Executive Team Watch Now What Should Be on Your Supplier Compliance Checklist? For example, a healthcare IT vendor should include items related to HIPAA, while a checklist for a food vendor should focus on FDA or USDA regulations.

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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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Total HIPAA

MAY 25, 2022

As an insurance agent, you may be wondering how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) impacts your business. In this blog post, we will discuss what to expect during a HIPAA risk assessment for insurance agents and how Total HIPAA can support you in this process.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 12, 2024

While overarching regulations apply broadly to healthcare, such as those related to patient privacy (HIPAA, for example), specific rules and standards can vary depending on the type of healthcare specialty or practice. This means prioritizing healthcare compliance courses to stay within the more than 600 regulatory requirements.

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HIPAA & Health IT

DECEMBER 15, 2021

According to this article , 2021 has been a “particularly dire year” for health care data breaches. What is unusual about this particular hacking incident is its timing. Yet, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles now faces a class action lawsuit over the breach. Flo Health, Inc., Wade is most likely coincidental.

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Total HIPAA

MAY 17, 2023

A HIPAA Prime client emailed and called us on a Tuesday afternoon to let us know that earlier that day their email had been hacked and a phishing email was sent out to over 1,000 contacts that included clients. The Total HIPAA Compliance Team immediately called them back to assist. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the many reasons why healthcare compliance isn’t just important — it’s vital. In this blog post, we’ll explore the many reasons why healthcare compliance isn’t just important — it’s vital. What Is Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 30, 2024

What types of healthcare facilities are required by the government to have a compliance program? In this blog, we’ll outline what types of healthcare facilities are required by the government to have a compliance program and why compliance is crucial for both healthcare organizations and the agencies that support them.

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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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Health Care Performance

AUGUST 30, 2022

What is Callback Phishing? 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. A phishing reporting policy may be a worthwhile addition to your HIPAA and/or cybersecurity policies. A New Version of an Old Scam.

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The HIPAA Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Spooky: OCR is hosting a Halloween webinar on the HIPAA Security Rule's risk analysis requirement. At 3:00 Eastern time (the invite says EST, but I think it's EDT) on Tuesday, October 31, an OCR panel will discuss how to conduct a risk analysis.

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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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Healthcare Compliance Blog

APRIL 25, 2022

The number of reported healthcare data breaches affecting greater than 500 individuals decreased to 43 in March 2022, which is well below the 12-month average of 57.75 Of the 25 reported data breaches that affected 10,000 or more individuals, all but one were hacking incidents. Hacking is often motivated by financial gain.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 16, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss the importance of risk management and how to conduct a healthcare compliance risk assessment. What is a Healthcare Compliance Risk Assessment? Incident Response Plan: Develop and maintain a robust incident response plan to address potential breaches or violations promptly.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

There have been a total of 132 healthcare data breaches, impacting over 6.8 million individuals, reported to the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) data breach portal so far in 2022. In March 2022, 35 healthcare data breaches were reported to the portal, which affected almost 2.3

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We’ll answer that question in this blog along with assessments of a good corporate compliance process. What is Corporate Compliance in Healthcare? These programs help to promote lawful and ethical conduct within healthcare organizations and minimize the risk of legal violations, such as fraud, abuse, and other unethical behaviors.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss how to properly file a healthcare incident report and how digitized reporting systems can help. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to properly file a healthcare incident report and how digitized reporting systems can help. What is an Incident Report in Healthcare?

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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. In 2020, over 29 million healthcare records were breached ; a 25% increase from the previous year. What are your company’s goals? SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI) 2.

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HIPAA & Health IT

MARCH 2, 2023

Watch out HHS, the FTC is taking the lead in enforcing privacy violations by companies also subject to HIPAA. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned us that use of on-line tracking technologies can violate HIPAA. What can other companies learn from that example? million settlement payment to customers.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently released updated guidance in its October 2023 Cybersecurity Newsletter emphasizing the importance of sanction policies in maintaining HIPAA compliance. What Should Be Included in a Sanction Policy?

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Health Law RX

JUNE 9, 2023

Direct-to-consumer health and wellness applications are forewarned: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR), 16 C.F.R. The FTC issued the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on May 18, 2023, and comments are due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What Are the Penalties for Non-Compliance? Advocate Health Care HIPAA Breach (2016) In August 2016, Advocate Health Care Network —one of the largest healthcare systems in Illinois—agreed to settle potential violations of Privacy and Security Rules for $5.55 This settlement was the largest HIPAA settlement at that time.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Hear from a compliance veteran in this webinar: Identifying Compliance Priorities To Make a Big Impact What Are the Key Healthcare Compliance Regulations? Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA is a pivotal regulation that focuses on the protection of patient health information, enforced by the U.S.

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YouCompli

JUNE 14, 2023

This article considers the government’s increasing interest in patient rights in relationship to covered entities or business associates and what proactive compliance officers can do to fulfill those obligations through effective monitoring. A business associate is defined at 45 C.F.R. A covered entity is defined at 45 C.F.R.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

All covered entities must report any Protected Health Information (PHI) breaches to the U.S. If the breach affected more than 500 individuals, then the organization has 60 days to report the incident. If the breach affected less than 500 individuals, the organization may report the breach annually.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss the structured framework for managing risks and maintaining the highest standards of care and integrity in the healthcare industry. In this blog, we’ll discuss the structured framework for managing risks and maintaining the highest standards of care and integrity in the healthcare industry.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

While these types of technologies have been used for some time and serve a variety of purposes, the use of them by organizations regulated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) has garnered more recent attention within the past year. What is a tracking technology? We summarize this guidance below.

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

To protect patients’ privacy and adhere to federal law, compliance professionals must understand what online patient data is being tracked and used by their organization’s website, social media pages, and payment portals. A year ago, the OCR issued a bulletin to remind HIPAA-covered entities of their obligations under the HIPAA Rules.

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