HIT Consultant

MARCH 25, 2025

Research shows 77% of patients research doctors online before booking, 61% have skipped visits due to cumbersome scheduling, and a 5% increase in patient loyalty can boost practice revenue by 25%. Kiwi Health, a key component of Klarity Healths ecosystem, enhances independent provider visibility and accessibility at every patient touchpoint.

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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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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 4, 2022

IVAs enable healthcare organizations to quickly scale their staff with a "digital workforce" that can handle simple interactions such as booking an appointment or refilling a prescription 24/7. With the exponential increase in demand for patient engagement, AI and automation play a critical role. Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

HIPAA applies to employers when the organization has a self-funded or level-funded health plan. Now, when does HIPAA become relevant for employers? HIPAA comes into play when an employer chooses to self-insure or go with a level-funded plan, which means they assume the financial risk of providing health benefits to their employees.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Users can tell a language model exactly what they are looking for as far as tone, and they can ask the AI to rewrite sentences and create summaries which is useful for creating HIPAA Policies and Procedures for Privacy and Security of PHI. Book a Clarity Call today to learn more about HIPAA Prime!

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Their core functionalities include: Scheduling Agent Automates patient appointment booking, rescheduling, and management. Security and compliance remain a priority, with Agents of Care adhering to industry-leading standards, including NIST CSF, HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 31, 2025

Last year was truly one for the books, with 13 breaches affecting more than one million patients. Failing to vet your vendors can lead to HIPAA violations (although its not clear if this was the case with HealthEquity). However, new reports now put that number at a whopping 190,000,000 the largest data breach ever reported.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 17, 2022

The Markup said there did not appear to be any business associate agreements between the hospitals and Meta that would allow the data sharing under the HIPAA Rules, and express consent from patients authorizing the sharing of data with Meta did not appear to have been obtained, suggesting potential HIPAA violations.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

For instance, at the time of his interview with Healthcare IT News , de Zwirek noted that it had taken him a full hour to book an appointment to get himself and his family tested for COVID-19 after an exposure, "with 12 different phone calls." "If there is an opportunity to eliminate friction, take it," he said.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Implementing HIPAA access controls and having an access management system reduces the likelihood of unauthorized access to protected health information (PHI). What is HIPAA Access Management? . HIPAA access management is an integral part of security and compliance. Security in HIPAA Compliance. Please Wait.

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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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MAY 31, 2023

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) has evolved over the years to adapt to advancements in healthcare and technology. The 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule expanded its scope, and now the HIPAA Privacy Rule is set to change again in 2023. HIPAA’s Evolution: HIPAA has been crucial in U.S.

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AUGUST 2, 2023

To ensure the protection of sensitive information related to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) patients, the US Department of Health and Human Services and The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (HHS and SAMHSA) collaborated to create the HIPAA Drug and Alcohol Records Law, also known as 42 CFR Part 2.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Users can tell a language model exactly what they are looking for as far as tone, and they can ask the AI to rewrite sentences and create summaries which is useful for creating HIPAA Policies and Procedures for Privacy and Security of PHI. Book a Clarity Call today to learn more about HIPAA Prime!

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

HIPAA Prime Our service, HIPAA Prime, offers a structured path towards compliance, including crucial steps like a Risk Assessment and subsequent reviews. This process not only enhances your cybersecurity but also stands as evidence of your commitment to HIPAA compliance. appeared first on Total HIPAA Compliance.

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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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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Meanwhile, healthcare staff are drowning in relentless scheduling calls and laborious booking procedures that leave them exhausted and burnt out. This means the burden still falls on overburdened staff members to book complicated appointments that EHR templates can’t automate. Clearly, the current system isn’t working for anybody.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the business of healthcare, promoting a culture of compliance is not merely a goal – it’s a necessity. That said, implementing compliance policies or appointing an individual to be the compliance officer is not enough. To pull that off, the organization needs to have a culture of compliance that is contagious.

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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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HIT Consultant

MARCH 15, 2023

Their API-driven platform can be aligned to meet brand needs and securely houses patient PII with its built-in HIPAA compliance software. Clinicians can manage appointments, write prescriptions, chart notes and handle booking and payments all in one place.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2023

Their API-driven platform can be aligned to meet brand needs and securely houses patient PII with its built in HIPAA compliance software. Clinicians can manage appointments, write prescriptions, chart notes and handle booking and payments all in one place.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 23, 2022

With industry leaders focused on compliance, regulation, and security, this understandably makes healthcare leaders hesitant to adopt these technologies. These solutions also provide HIPAA compliance – a growing topic of importance as telehealth and virtual care open even more access points to a user’s digital identity.

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APRIL 5, 2023

Google offers BAAs for its HIPAA-compliant products and services, including Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), Google Cloud Platform, and Google Meet. Source: Google Here’s how to review and accept the HIPAA Business Associate Amendment: Sign in to your Google Admin console using an account with super administrator privileges.

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Total HIPAA

APRIL 5, 2023

Google offers BAAs for its HIPAA-compliant products and services, including Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), Google Cloud Platform, and Google Meet. Here’s how to review and accept the HIPAA Business Associate Amendment: Sign in to your Google Admin console using an account with super administrator privileges. We do that!

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 5, 2024

Improving work performance in the healthcare sector is crucial for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Implementing effective software solutions can significantly improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 27, 2023

Everyone has heard of HIPAA , which was enacted to protect patients’ health information from disclosure without their consent or knowledge. Dr. Kapa has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, given hundreds of guest lectures, and filed over 30 patents that serve as the foundation for healthcare startups.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

AI can enhance the speed and accuracy of diagnosis, book appointments, support clinical trials, reduce costs and errors, and improve cybersecurity posture. If used appropriately, the integration of AI in healthcare promises a future marked by simplified IT management, security, and compliance.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The plaintiff used the Spring Fertility website to book a consultation while maintaining accounts on Facebook and LinkedIn. The post LinkedIn, Meta, and Healthcare Companies Sued for Using Tracking Tools appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Total HIPAA

JULY 12, 2023

Regular vulnerability scanning reduces the risk of data breaches and ensures compliance with regulations like HIPAA, which protects patient privacy. Iceberg Cyber partners with Total HIPAA, a comprehensive compliance solution. Prioritizing security is essential for creating a trusted healthcare environment.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Introduction: As a health insurance agent, understanding the complexities of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, is essential. One of the critical aspects of HIPAA is the Business Associate Agreement (BAA). Address subcontractor relationships and their compliance.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 9, 2024

The AG found that the hospital violated HIPAA by using advertising tools on its website that collected and shared PHI with third-party tech companies. The sharing took place as visitors used the website to search for doctors or book appointments. HIPAA must specifically permit any disclosure of PHI under the agreement.

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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.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 26, 2024

Wade, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify the HIPAA Privacy Rule in April of last year. This April, HHS issued a Final Rule, the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Healthcare Privacy. What Does the Final Rule Do?

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The second habit in the now-ubiquitous book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is “Begin With the End In Mind.” Speaking of cashflows… Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant Running a successful practice is hard enough without having to worry about HIPAA. Let us help ease the burden with automated software! Please Wait.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Brands have increasingly shifted focus from merely engaging healthcare professionals (HCPs) to achieving healthcare outcomes through improved script lifts, in partnership with HIPAA-certified, data-compliant platforms, all thanks to advanced AI solutions that are helping brands reach HCPs at scale and with precision.

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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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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 5, 2023

To find evidence supporting this statement, you only have to look at stories covered by mainstream news channels in which patients and their families have been denied their HIPAA rights by medical professionals, or in which politicians have failed to grasp the basics of health information privacy.

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