MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Continue reading this overview for key aspects of healthcare compliance specific to the state of Idaho.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 24, 2019

If your organization handles protected health information (PHI) or electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), you should be well aware of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act known commonly as HIPAA. The HIPAA compliance is regulated by the federal government and failure to comply with it can attract […].

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MRO Compliance

MARCH 30, 2023

Key takeaways from my article include: Definitions and data sharing parameters for substance abuse must be revamped. HIPAA (where current rules lie) versus a proposed new rule allowing enhanced data sharing through a one-time permission granting by the patient. Definitions of key terms within the two rules don’t match.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 27, 2024

Utah has updated its online data security and privacy laws with new definitions and new requirements for data breach notifications to the Utah Cyber Center. Cox on March 19, 2024, and updated the Utah Protection of Personal Information Act and the Utah Technology Governance Act. The online data security and privacy amendments ( S.B.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

part 2 (“Part 2”) governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (“SUD”) records. 290dd-2, the statute that Part 2 implements; (2) proposals that HHS deems necessary to further align Part 2 with HIPAA; and (3) proposals that HHS deems necessary to clarify the full scope of activities regulated under Part 2. .

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Compliancy Group

MAY 22, 2023

The significance of MHMDA lies in its targeting of entities not covered by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Government agencies, tribal agencies, and contracted service providers processing consumer health data on behalf of government agencies are excluded from this definition.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Specifically, are you using HIPAA compliant billing software? To help you decide, we’ve prepared an overview of what the HIPAA regulations state. We also reviewed some of the most popular payment apps available to determine whether or not they are HIPAA compliant payment apps. . How Does HIPAA Define Billing Software Compliance?

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 3, 2022

Procurement compliance and security are often put on the back burner when companies try to save money. Customers of Aksoy’s fraudulent and counterfeit devices included hospitals, schools, government agencies, and the military.”. ” Let’s Simplify Compliance HIPAA and device security go hand-in-hand.

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MRO Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

However, substance abuse data sharing rules are currently under HIPAA, potentially offsetting interoperability of the new rule. Additionally, definitions of terms within the two rules do not match, such as the definition of patient representative. This is particularly true if the API is not governed by HIPAA.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 11, 2023

The Iowa Privacy Law & HIPAA HIPAA and the Iowa Data Privacy Law both have their goal set to protect the privacy and security of patient data. HIPAA and State Privacy Compliance Meet compliance requirements at both state and federal levels. Become Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant! Find Out More!

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Part 2 (“Part 2”) governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (“SUD”) records as required under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. Generally, HHS is attempting to align Part 2 requirements with the HIPAA (“Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act”) Privacy Rule. Key Proposals.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 1, 2021

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently talked with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss HIPAA regulation during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can listen to this episode of our podcast HIPAA Talk here or on your mobile device via Apple Podcasts.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The following is a guest article by Lauren Riplinger, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2024

Dotty Bollinger, Founder, Integrity Healthcare Advisors The HIPAA Journal has spoken with Dotty Bollinger, who is a healthcare compliance consultant and founder of Integrity Healthcare Advisors. Dotty Bollinger is an Executive Partner on the Compliance & Risk Management at SCALE Healthcare. What is your current position?

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 8, 2023

Volunteer firefighters may be covered by OSHA if they are remunerated for time spent serving the community, covered by workers’ compensation, or regarded as public employees by the state or local government with jurisdiction over the location they volunteer in. All privately owned businesses in the energy sector are subject to OSHA standards.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Warner suggests the only way to improve healthcare cybersecurity rapidly is through a collaborative effort involving the public and private sectors, with the federal government providing overall leadership. Modernize HIPAA. Warner In Congressional Report appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Compliance Now

JUNE 27, 2022

In a 2020 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that an Arkansas state law regulating pharmacy benefit managers was not preempted by ERISA because it did not govern “a central matter of plan administration or interfere with nationally uniform plan administration.” Any employer program providing medical care is by definition a group health plan.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Leigh Burchell, Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs, Allscripts. Healthcare organizations can achieve and maintain compliance by following these six takeaways: 1. Healthcare organizations can achieve and maintain compliance by following these six takeaways: 1. Core Data for Interoperability ( USCDI ) standard.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 4, 2023

But with so many competing training programs — everything from HIPAA and regulatory compliance to handwashing and job-specific training — it’s difficult to break through the noise and gain traction. Some healthcare organizations are minimally training their staff for compliance, hoping it will be sufficient.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Strictly speaking, such a website fulfils the definition of an online platform because users can interact with it. Other Relevant Articles in the EU Digital Services Act The EU Digital Services Act has a scale of compliance obligations depending on the nature of each organization’s qualifying activities.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Compliance Considerations for Best Outcomes Written in collaboration with the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee Delivering mental health services via telehealth has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Only Consider Using HIPAA-Compliant Technology The HIPAA Rules establish standards to protect patients’ protected health information.

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

HIPAA Privacy/Security and Compliance Officers and Health Information Management professionals need to know the difference. ePHI is defined in HIPAA regulation as any protected health information (PHI) that is created, stored, transmitted, or received in any electronic format or media. Michi McClure, J.D.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Experts agreed that health data utilities are in their early stages but will start to see additional value when they engage with government agencies in their communities and enable data sharing across state lines. Definitions for SDoH vary and are often changing. Read more… Understanding Social Determinants of Health.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

To obtain more information about mitigating the risk of a HIPAA violation, please consult with legal counsel or a HIPAA Security Consultant. A brief list of the HIPAA Security Safeguards: Access control (technical safeguard ) is a technique that prevents or limits access to an electronic resource.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. The British government decided to take action and offered citizens a bounty to redeem for dead cobras.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. The British government decided to take action and offered citizens a bounty to redeem for dead cobras.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 12, 2023

Under HIPAA, continuity of care is not always as straightforward as it could be due to seemingly contradictory guidance issued by HHS’ Office of Civil Rights. The term “continuity of care” has various definitions. One of the permissible disclosures of PHI in this category is for “case management and care coordination”.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Recently, NIST issued a draft update (SP 800-66r2) to its 2008 publication: An Introductory Resource Guide for Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule, and sought feedback from industry stakeholders ahead of the publication of the final version of the guidance. Background. Now that H.R.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Background to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy HIPAA already contains provisions that restrict and prevent certain uses and disclosures of protected health information, including information related to reproductive healthcare; however, since the overturning of Roe v.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 13, 2022

On June 13, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance on HIPAA telehealth requirements, as these requirements pertain to audio-only telehealth services. Details of HIPAA guidelines for telehealth in a post-PHE world are provided below. HHS Issues HIPAA Audio-Only Telehealth Guidance, But Why Now?

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This definition focuses on the outcomes of the diagnostic process, recognizing that diagnosis is an iterative process that solidifies as more information becomes available. At the federal level, government agencies are at various stages of adopting ML-based diagnostic tests.

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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

The essential oils general monograph has been completely overhauled to expand, among others, the definition, production, test, and labelling sections, providing additional detail and clarification. Backgrounder – Government of Canada Investments in Biomanufacturing, Development of COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics, and Research, 18 May 2021.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 19, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Xavier Becerra, criticizing the proposed update to the HIPAA Privacy Rule that seeks to improve reproductive health information privacy. Lawmakers and state Attorneys General have written to the U.S. Patty Murray (D-Wash.),

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C&M Health Law

AUGUST 3, 2023

OIG’s lookback period is 6 years for information blocking, but OIG recommended maintaining information for additional time, noting that the ONC Health IT Certification Program requires participants to maintain records to demonstrate initial and ongoing compliance for 10 years.

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Health Law RX

JULY 18, 2023

Those subject to the CMP Final Rule should consider prioritizing their compliance efforts because the OIG will begin enforcing the Rule on September 1, 2023. The CMP Final Rule does not apply to healthcare providers unless they also fit the definition of Developers or HIN/HIEs.

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

HIPAA and Cybersecurity. Protect your business with HIPAA now! Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant! The CCI definition will also consider the sophistication of the attack, the data affected, and the scope of the attack. CIRCIA and HIPAA Cybersecurity Response Plans. Find Out More! Please Wait.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 18, 2022

CIRA directs the CISA Director to provide a definition of, and criteria for, what “substantial” is. Let’s Simplify Compliance Do you need help with HIPAA? Compliancy Group can help! × HIPAA Compliance Simplified. Consolidated Appropriations Act 2022: Relationship to HIPAA. Learn More! ×

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