MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires a deep understanding of not only the law itself but also the HIPAA incident response requirements mandated by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR). What is a HIPAA Incident?

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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.

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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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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It’s bad enough when a healthcare organization exposes patient protected health information (PHI). 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.

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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. So, who enforces HIPAA compliance, and what are the key aspects of this comprehensive healthcare law? Who enforces HIPAA compliance in healthcare?

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Achieving compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for healthcare organizations and their business associates. For smaller healthcare organizations with limited resources, achieving and maintaining compliance can be harder still.

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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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Compliancy Group

MAY 18, 2023

In today’s digital world, it is essential for medical spas to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. One of the most significant aspects of HIPAA compliance is to ensure that patients’ private information is secure and protected from unauthorized access.

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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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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Avalon Healthcare has agreed to settle alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state laws with the Oregon and Utah Attorneys General that were uncovered during an investigation of a 2019 breach of the personal and protected health information of 14,500 of its employees and patients.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The complex world of healthcare compliance demands a clear understanding of responsibilities. For those new to the role of compliance officer, the question often arises: “Who is responsible for compliance in healthcare?” Who is Responsible for Compliance in Healthcare?

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 21, 2024

All these tasks can seem daunting to even the most organized compliance officers. Therefore, consider adopting healthcare compliance training software from providers like Compliancy Group to reduce many hassles. It’s okay to have support in completing all of this administrative work.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

When healthcare providers and the vendors that serve them seek guidance about HIPAA Compliance, an internet search for “online HIPAA” is one place to start. . Online HIPAA Services – How We Got Here. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996. Learn More! ×

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

This certification, offered by the CCB, showcases a deep understanding of compliance, ethics, and risk management principles, making it highly relevant for healthcare compliance roles. Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP): Several entities, such as ECFC, offer versions of a CHP certification.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Compliance Officers: Healthcare compliance officers , responsible for overseeing and enforcing compliance within healthcare organizations, often hold healthcare regulatory compliance certificates. These certificates validate their expertise in monitoring and ensuring compliance within their institutions.

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YouCompli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

We explore how compliance officers can help their organizations’ providers maintain trusted relationships while ensuring requirements around patient privacy and protected health information (PHI) are met. Navigating HIPAA Privacy Rule complexities. Implementing HIPAA Safeguards. Evolving healthcare technology.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) : Offered by organizations such as ECFC, the CHP designation is tailored for those responsible for aligning healthcare operations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), focusing on the confidentiality and security of patient information.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This certification showcases a deep understanding of compliance, ethics, and risk management principles, making it highly relevant for healthcare compliance roles. Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP): Several entities, such as ECFC, offer versions of a CHP certification.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Some common healthcare compliance regulations include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for patient privacy, Stark Law for physician referrals, Anti-Kickback Statute for healthcare fraud and abuse, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for various provisions related to healthcare organizations and insurance providers.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone healthcare regulation since 1996. Twenty-eight years later, the importance of HIPAA compliance in healthcare has not waned. What is HIPAA?

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

They cover various aspects, including: Internal Monitoring Systems Employee Training Programs Reporting Mechanisms for Potential Violations Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA focuses on safeguarding the privacy and security of patients’ health information.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). However, your organization should not address only “HIPAA” or only “HITECH”. What is “HITECH”?

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 30, 2023

Let us discuss the top compliance issues in the medical billing industry, shall we? HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act( HIPAA) is a federal law that establishes the national standards for protecting the privacy and security of individuals’ personal health information ( PHI).

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MedTrainer

APRIL 22, 2024

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. HIPAA Compliance Implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect PHI. Establishing procedures for responding to breaches of unsecured PHI.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) : Provides oversight of the safe and ethical handling of patient data and privacy. This agency enforces HIPAA rules. Protecting Patient Privacy and Data With the proliferation of electronic health records and digital patient data, patient privacy has never been more crucial.

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Total HIPAA Hosts 31 Days of Cybersecurity – Interactive Online Event Culminating in Webinar. Total HIPAA Compliance announces its month-long event “ 31 Days of Cybersecurity ,” taking place throughout October in honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. Compliance in healthcare began to encompass billing, fraud, and abuse prevention. Compliance efforts shifted toward protecting patient information.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). However, your organization should not address only “HIPAA” or only “HITECH”. What is “HITECH”?

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

Healthcare risk management software assists organizations in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. For example, by providing tools for data privacy and security management, it can help providers adhere to laws and guidelines set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Such a program assures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, reducing the risk of legal and financial ramifications. A strong compliance program assists organizations in navigating this complicated landscape while avoiding potential breaches and penalties.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Demonstrate Compliance’s impact with a sales mentality and culturally impactful metrics. Healthcare compliance officers know the value their work and regulatory change management bring to their organization. Being an effective influencer and using culturally impactful metrics can help tell Compliance’s story.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Law by law, regulations were added, increasing the complexity of maintaining compliance for healthcare organizations. This is one of seven components recommended in the OIG’s compliance guidelines. For all-size organizations, the owner(s)/executive team has a legal and ethical responsibility to maintain compliance.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 29, 2024

Healthcare organizations are continuously struggling with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance for three seemingly simple reasons: organization, utilization of security measures, and auditing efforts. This is because of the limitations of manual compliance.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Ensure Legal and Regulatory Compliance: This helps healthcare facilities stay in compliance with federal, state, and accreditation regulations, including laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Monitoring and Auditing: Monitor for adherence to policies and regulations.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

Specific topic areas include: HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a federal law that governs the privacy and security of patient health information. Compliance training should cover the key provisions of HIPAA, including the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Regulations Unique to Idaho To meet the standards of healthcare compliance in Idaho , there are a few additional regulations. Healthcare Facility Standards In Idaho, the Bureau of Facility Standards plays a key role that is particularly relevant for healthcare executives and compliance officers.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Compliance programs ensure that facilities handle this data with care. They set rules for data storage, transfer, and access, ensuring patient privacy in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Compliance programs implement regular training for staff.

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