Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The hospital may be penalized for its HIPAA compliance based on the investigation caused by the alleged illegal activities of its rogue employees. Most HIPAA violations result in civil penalties against organizations for not adequately protecting patient information or by violating a patient’s right to access their medical records.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

The question “Does HIPAA Apply to Employers” is one that has provoked many different responses due to the complicated nature of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The HIPAA Privacy Rule is one of the most complicated pieces of legislation affecting the healthcare and health insurance industries.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 31, 2023

The reason the HIPAA retention requirements needs clarifying is that the distinction between HIPAA medical records retention and HIPAA record retention can be confusing. Throughout the Administrative Simplification Regulations of HIPAA, there are several references to HIPAA data retention.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dotty Bollinger, JD, Healthcare Compliance Consultant, Compliancy Group The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reached a settlement with Doctors’ Management Services after the healthcare vendor succumbed to a ransomware attack.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When it comes to healthcare delivery, compliance is not just a matter of ticking boxes; it’s the backbone of patient trust and safety. 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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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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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( HIPAA ) is a federal law that safeguards sensitive patient health information (PHI) from being disclosed. Up to now, HIPAA-compliant data security and generative AI haven’t gone hand-in-hand as AI is trained on large datasets centrally and often by third parties.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For healthcare providers and entities that handle protected health information (PHI), compliance with HIPAA regulations is mandatory and crucial for maintaining patient trust. One essential component of compliance is conducting a thorough HIPAA privacy risk assessment.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 16, 2023

Due to a July 2018 hacking incident, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigated MedEvolve to determine if the business associate was HIPAA compliant. A $350,000 HIPAA fine for potentially violating several provisions of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules MedEvolve Hacking Incident MedEvolve, Inc. The result? Find Out More!

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Compliance in healthcare is a fundamental aspect of ensuring the safety, privacy, and security of patients’ personal information and overall well-being. With regulations in place such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), and SOC 2 (Service Organization Control).

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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 14, 2022

He pleaded guilty to conspiring to wrongfully disclose patients’ individually identifiable health information to a pharmaceutical sales representative in violation of the criminal provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Discussion Points: Review policies and procedures related to HIPAA, PHI, and Privacy.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. What are your main challenges regarding HIPAA?

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Health Law Advisor

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The bulletin advises that “[r]egulated entities are not permitted to use tracking technologies in a manner that would result in impermissible disclosures of Protected Health Information (“PHI”) to tracking technology vendors or any other violations of the HIPAA Rules.” available doctor appointments) and sent to the third party provider.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

The HIPAA Journal has spoken with Ty Allen, Founder & CEO of SocialClimb. SocialClimb offers a comprehensive, HIPAA-compliant healthcare marketing platform that aligns with the goals of healthcare organizations of all types and sizes. Healthcare is a highly regulated industry, and ensuring compliance and data security is paramount.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 6, 2023

The prosecution of two doctors accused of criminal HIPAA violations and conspiring with the Russian government has ended in a mistrial as the jury could not reach a unanimous guilty verdict. 37, a former anesthesiologist at Johns Hopkins, and her spouse, Jamie Lee Henry, 40, a doctor and U.S. Dr. Anna Gabrielian. government.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 5, 2023

As healthcare professionals continue to work from home, many are facing the challenge of ensuring that they remain HIPAA compliant in a remote environment. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that requires healthcare providers to secure protected health information (PHI) and maintain its privacy.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 18, 2023

Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, but when healthcare staff does, it can cause significant repercussions regarding HIPAA. But by being aware of common HIPAA mistakes staff makes, you can limit your practice’s risk. A large portion of HIPAA violations occur from employees accessing information that they shouldn’t. Find Out More!

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

How to Successfully Navigate HIPAA Teledentistry Regulations – Think HIPAA First. Any application or service used by dentists or other healthcare providers must meet the standards enumerated in the Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act (HIPAA). Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant. Find Out More!

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

During our recent webinar for members of the American Psychological Association, someone asked “How does HIPAA apply if one becomes disabled, moves, or retires?” But we can clarify a few things, especially regarding HIPAA and disability, short- and long-term. Signing the consent form waives your rights under HIPAA.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Failing to report healthcare non-compliance is a lot like failing to tell your parents you got sent to the principal’s office. In this blog, we’ll outline why reporting healthcare non-compliance is non-negotiable and how software platforms make it easier to stay in compliance with the myriad regulations that govern good healthcare.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 20, 2023

Securely sharing patient information is vital in the United States where healthcare organizations and their business associates are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state laws governing health information privacy.

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

What compliance issues need to be considered when drafting a marketing strategy? Let’s take a closer look at potential compliance risks. As a reminder, telemarketing in healthcare must follow strict privacy regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191 in the United States.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 1, 2022

Regardless of the method used, communications such as cloud-based VoIP, telehealth, texting, and email in healthcare must comply fully with HIPAA rules and regulations. . HIPAA Requirements for Communications in Healthcare: Covered Entities vs. Business Associates. Let’s Simplify Compliance Do you need help with HIPAA?

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

HIPAA fines are issued for various reasons and are usually the result of a settlement to end an Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigation. In 2023, OCR settled thirteen cases with healthcare organizations for potential HIPAA violations. UHIC agreed to an $80,000 settlement and corrective action plan to resolve the investigation.

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Compliancy Group

JULY 6, 2022

Many companies who need to be HIPAA compliant are looking for scalable options to meet their growing IT infrastructure needs. Cloud-based solutions offer greater flexibility than traditional in-office solutions, but what do you need to consider before trusting cloud HIPAA compliance? Compliancy Group can help!

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights settled thirteen cases with healthcare organizations for potential HIPAA violations. 2023 OCR Fines: Who and Why In 2023, the HHS OCR settled cases with eight covered entities and four business associates for potential HIPAA violations. Register today!

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

It has been another bad year for healthcare data breaches, with some of the biggest HIPAA breaches of 2022 resulting in the impermissible disclosure of well over a million records. The Biggest HIPAA Breaches of 2022. The 12 biggest HIPAA breaches of 2022 affected almost 22.66 million patients and health plan members.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When HIPAA was signed into law in 1996, modernizing and streamlining medical records access goals were part of the primary focus of the law. Document scanning has made the process more straightforward, but healthcare companies and others subject to HIPAA regulations must consider more than convenience. We can help! Learn More! ×

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 19, 2023

A coalition of 24 state attorneys general has written to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to confirm their support for the proposed update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to strengthen reproductive health information privacy.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 17, 2022

We will explore two questions: is it possible to have a HIPAA compliant virtual assistant, and is it right for you? What is a HIPAA Compliant Virtual Assistant? It may sound like the perfect answer, but how does this fit with HIPAA rules and regulations ? Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant. Find Out More! Please Wait.

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AIHC

AUGUST 3, 2023

Artificial Intelligence and the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This is the fourth article in our Artificial Intelligence and compliance series. Click Here for additional articles on various HIPAA topics.

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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

MARCH 30, 2022

We all have heard about the fines assessed against covered entities and business associates who have violated HIPAA standards and been caught. Many may not realize that the HIPAA law also contains criminal penalties that can come into play in certain situations. Let’s Simplify Compliance Do you need help with HIPAA?

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The bulletin discusses how the HIPAA rules apply to different types of online tracking technology, including tracking on user-authenticated webpages, unauthenticated webpages, and within mobile apps. The topic of appropriate use of online tracking technology and HIPAA is discussed in greater detail below. HIPAA applies.

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Total HIPAA

JULY 12, 2023

Security is crucial for hospitals and doctors’ offices to protect sensitive patient information. By comparing clean and messy doctor’s offices, we’ll highlight how security impacts patients’ trust. The Impact of Physical Security Imagine walking into a clean and well-organized doctor’s office.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As government agencies and national regulatory organizations pass more regulations and the need for healthcare services grows, healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) are more important than ever. Accordingly, maintaining compliance has become a key focus for healthcare facilities. Nine Responsibilities of Healthcare Compliance Officers.

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