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What is HIPAA Compliance in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

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. Anthem Inc.

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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Cybersecurity and HIPAA Overview Training for Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

This post introduces our comprehensive cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance training designed for healthcare personnel. What you will learn: HIPAA regulations Covered entities Administrative areas Breaches The HITECH Act Details Course length: 30 minutes. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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U.S. Healthcare Compliance Frameworks: A Guide for International Vendors

Compliancy Group

must also be mindful of these healthcare compliance frameworks. A Compliance Framework for the U.S. healthcare compliance framework serves these purposes: Protect patient privacy : Health records and protected health information must remain confidential and private, with only essential providers and personnel having access to it.

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Importance of Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

Hospitals and private practices aren’t the only enterprises with compliance obligations within this sector. Insurance carriers, cloud service providers, pharmacies, medical equipment manufacturers, and other organizations in this industry must comply with various health and safety regulations. healthcare. healthcare.

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HIPAA-Compliant Waste Management

Sharps Compliance

All healthcare providers and their business associates have an ethical and legal obligation to follow the provisions under The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA rules went into effect in 2003. Continue reading HIPAA-Compliant Waste Management at Sharps Compliance Blog.

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