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The Limits of HIPAA Auditing and What Needs to Change

Healthcare IT Today

Despite the stringent requirements outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), enforcement remains alarmingly limited. Compounding this issue, OCR may now have even fewer resources to enforce HIPAA regulations amid shifting federal priorities and ongoing budget cuts in Washington.

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Six Compelling Reasons to Begin Your HIPAA Compliance Journey Before the Year Ends

Total HIPAA

As 2023 unfolds, the urgency for entities in the healthcare sector to initiate or reinforce their HIPAA compliance cannot be overstated. Prove Your Due Diligence The decision to postpone setting up comprehensive policies, procedures, and HIPAA training could be detrimental. This first impression can be pivotal in an audit scenario.

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Cerebral Admits HIPAA Breach, Reports Leak of Data On 3.1 Million Users

Healthcare IT Today

Cerebral’s investigation concluded that the data might be considered protected health information and that it had failed to make sure that these third parties met HIPAA requirements for protecting PHI.

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Understanding the Common Agency Provision in HIPAA – aka “Basis for a Civil Money Penalty,” or 45 CFR § 160.402

Total HIPAA

In the extensive world of rules and regulations related to HIPAA, it’s crucial to have a clear grasp of specific rules for both legal and ethical reasons. ” This rule serves as a central reference point for organizations that are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Who is Responsible for Employee Health Information?

Total HIPAA

Depending on the kinds of health benefits provided to employees, there are some different regulatory items HR needs to be aware of. HIPAA applies to employers when the organization has a self-funded or level-funded health plan. Now, when does HIPAA become relevant for employers? Book a Clarity Call Today.

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The Pace of Tech-Adoption Grows Among Older Americans, AARP Finds – But Privacy Concerns May Limit Adoption

Health Populi

Most older Americans would share data collected through a wearable tech device with their health care provider, but a minority (35%) would share that information with a health insurance company. One-third of older people wouldn’t share their health data with any third party at all.

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Pixel Use Results in Impermissible Disclosure of the PHI 3.1 Million Cerebral Platform Users

HIPAA Journal

Cerebral is a fully remote telehealth provider that provides access to mental health services, including online therapy, mental health assessments, and visits with clinicians to treat mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Million Cerebral Platform Users appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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