HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

HIPAA was enacted several years before social media networks such as Facebook and Instagram existed, so there are no specific HIPAA compliance rules for social media. There are many benefits to be gained from using social media if your organization is a HIPAA Covered Entity or Business Associate.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

There is one way to describe the relationship between HR professionals and compliance officers: It’s complicated. As you see these roles work together, you might wonder about the difference between a compliance officer and human resources in healthcare. Ultimately, both roles foster a healthy, law-abiding, and efficient workplace.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

Long-term care facilities are among the most regulated in healthcare, making compliance challenging and training critical. Importance of Long-Term Care Training Like all healthcare professionals entrusted with providing safe, legal, and ethical services, long-term care staff must complete required compliance training.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

What is the most recognized healthcare compliance certification a professional can secure? As an overall certification, the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) certifications are some of the most sought after. In short, it depends on your role and career goals.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

The best way to maintain these standards is by providing healthcare compliance training for all staff members. Even when training is not required, it may still be very beneficial for your staff and overall organizational compliance. What topics should be covered in healthcare compliance training?

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 31, 2024

One of the primary goals of healthcare organizations is to protect the health and safety of its patients. For the organization itself, compliance programs are the guardians that can help potentially prevent medical errors and regulatory violations, and mitigate other compliance risks. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Many individuals and organizations opt to obtain a healthcare regulatory compliance certificate to highlight that commitment. In this blog, we will explore what is a healthcare regulatory compliance certificates, provide a high-level description of its purpose, and list who typically uses such certificates.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Healthcare compliance. Just as perplexing is who is responsible for compliance in healthcare organizations. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. Who in the Organization Is Responsible for Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

That means there’s a direct relationship between compliance and a healthcare organization’s revenue. To answer the question “how does compliance have an impact on financial management in healthcare,” we first need to explore the connections between the two. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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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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MedTrainer

MAY 16, 2024

Download the Ultimate List of Training Requirements for Ambulatory Surgery Centers to see a full list of federal and accreditation training requirements for ASC staff broken down by role, with the applicable standard, CMS violation category, and frequency. Staff should review the requirements for their specific state to remain in compliance.

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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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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. But, more importantly, know how to implement them in a HIPAA-compliant way to keep patients and their data safe.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 16, 2024

In our complex and ever-evolving world, promoting a culture of compliance and responsibility in healthcare is not only essential for ensuring patient safety but also for maintaining the integrity and reputation of healthcare organizations. Compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards is a cornerstone of the healthcare industry.

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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.”

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Total HIPAA

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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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A newsletter on the importance of importance of HIPAA logging requirements states this: 1. HIPAA log retention is also crucial; if the hospital had not archived the logs, investigators could not have found the incriminating records. What HIPAA Security Rule Mandates. What HIPAA Security Rule Mandates.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

And like any healthcare professional, HHAs must adhere to the compliance standards that govern quality care. It is arguably more important — and harder — to maintain a standard level of compliance when staff are working in client homes, rather than in a central facility. What is the Role of Home Health Aides?

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 6, 2022

Sensitive files containing PHI including patient names, provider names, dates of birth, and/or dates of service may have been downloaded from emails and attachments by the threat actor. Let’s Simplify Compliance Learn how to protect your business against breaches by signing up for our webinar!

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 29, 2022

The intruder accessed compromised information, including name, address, phone numbers, health insurance information, and medical information related to eye care services – protected health information. Download the free cybersecurity eBook to get tips on protecting your patient information. Email addresses.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Simply open a mobile app and download the report to your smartphone. In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards. Pros: Scalable for different needs.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Simply open a mobile app and download the report to your smartphone. In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 28, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services issued a nonbinding guidance Bulletin on the use of online tracking technologies by covered entities and business associates (collectively, “regulated entities”) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”).

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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. These themes range from techniques regarding the location of computers to the usage of firewall software to protect health information. Violating HIPAA law 104-191 can be costly.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the United States, there are several compliance frameworks and entities that govern requirements for the healthcare industry. Each governing body oversees a different aspect of regulatory compliance. To understand which compliance frameworks govern which requirements, we need to break it down entity by entity.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a bulletin to highlight the obligations of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) on regulated entities under the HIPAA Privacy , Security , and Breach Notification Rules when using online tracking technologies.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 2, 2023

The settlements pursued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are for egregious violations of HIPAA Rules. Settlements are also pursued to highlight common HIPAA violations to raise awareness of the need to comply with specific aspects of HIPAA Rules.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 15, 2023

How to become HIPAA compliant is one of the biggest challenges for many businesses operating in the healthcare and health insurance industries. What is HIPAA Compliance? Not every business operating in the healthcare and health insurance industries is required to become HIPAA compliant.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

By balancing compliance, innovation, and budget constraints, healthcare organizations will drive better health outcomes, ushering in a more efficient era in healthcare. Gabriel Mecklenburg, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman at Hinge Health Gabriel Mecklenburg shares his predictions on how technology will shape healthcare in 2024.

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C&M Health Law

JULY 11, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through guidance on HIPAA and privacy. . Executive Order Regarding Reproductive Health Care Services. Today, President Biden issued an Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services. This builds on recent HHS guidance described in detail below.

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