Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. What is HIPAA Compliance? This is a long, comprehensive post.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

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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. As organizations harden their security posture in response to specific threats, new threats emerge that companies may not be aware of.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

CMS.gov’s Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( HIPAA ) mandated the adoption of a standard, unique health identifier for each healthcare provider. Tracking actions to a standardized identifier provides transparency that can identify and impede fraud.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This article is subsequent to the original article “ HIPAA, The Cures Act and Information Blocking Compliance ” and Article on Right of Access Vs Information Blocking Part 1 and Part 2. The full definition of “health care provider” is available in the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 85 FR 25789 , May 1, 2020.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 8, 2024

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) training is designed to help healthcare professionals detect, prevent, correct, and report fraudulent, wasteful, and abusive practices within the Medicare system. Attestation: Providers must complete training within 90 days of their hire date and annually thereafter.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) required the development of a standard, unique health identifier for healthcare providers, which the NPI satisfies. Why Are NPI Numbers Necessary? Who Needs an NPI? What Are the Two Types of NPI Providers?

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Health Law RX

JULY 18, 2023

The IB Rule, among other things, promulgated regulations further defining what information blocking is and establishing reasonable and necessary activities that do not constitute information blocking, i.e., exceptions to the definition of information blocking. The OIG anticipates working closely with ONC to make these threshold assessments.

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C&M Health Law

AUGUST 3, 2023

OIG differentiated the vetting Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) covered entities may conduct of entities that would be their business associates before granting access and use of EHI. Other than the information blocking penalties, the rest of the final rule’s provisions are effective August 2, 2023.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 16, 2023

One of the reasons why some people approach the topic of AI in healthcare with a degree of apprehension is that different sources offer different definitions of AI. To quote Microsoft´s definitions of the two terms: . AI is used by the finance industry to detect potential credit card fraud.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 11, 2023

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (“FD&C”) Act – If an app includes a software function that meets the definition of a medical device under section 201(h) of the FD&C Act, the app may be subject to regulatory oversight by the FDA. Health Information Technology – FAQs on HIPAA and health IT.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 3, 2024

Partnering with such a company can provide access to tracking software and platforms, training, support for HIPAA, OSHA, and other laws, and assistance with compliance-related tracking and reporting. Another benefit is getting compliance program guidance for third-party medical billing companies.

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Total HIPAA

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Healthcare data is extremely valuable on the black market because it can be used to commit healthcare fraud, which is very profitable. . A definition file is a list of known malware, which the software can use to find and eliminate malware. How to Protect Yourself from Ransomware. Prevention is the name of the game with ransomware. .

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Among its objectives, the Act aims to address illegal and misleading online content, better protect Internet users from fraud, and provide more control over what personal data is collected and how it is used. Strictly speaking, such a website fulfils the definition of an online platform because users can interact with it.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In many states, the definition of telemedicine and/or telehealth stipulates that the delivery of services must occur in “real time,” automatically excluding store-and-forward as a part of telemedicine and/or telehealth altogether. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the HIPAA enforcement agency.

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YouCompli

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Users are encouraged to use the electronic version, to allow access to hyperlinked definitions and resource documents. HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules (page 30): In bold print, the OIG recommends that compliance with Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rule requirements be included in ALL risk assessments.

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Users are encouraged to use the electronic version, to allow access to hyperlinked definitions and resource documents. HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules (page 30): In bold print, the OIG recommends that compliance with Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rule requirements be included in ALL risk assessments.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 3, 2023

Compiling meaningful data on attacks on healthcare organizations has been particularly challenging as while there are reporting requirements under HIPAA, it is not necessary to disclose the exact nature of the attacks or release details. Out of the 24 confirmed attacks on hospitals, data theft occurred in 17 of those attacks (68%).

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC TM ) has released a 2024 Corporate Compliance Officer training program which is not only based on the new GCPC, but goes beyond to address quality, safety, HIPAA and other high-risk areas. I am a Certified Internal Healthcare Fraud Auditor (CIFHA).

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC TM ) has released a 2024 Corporate Compliance Officer training program which is not only based on the new GCPC, but goes beyond to address quality, safety, HIPAA and other high-risk areas. I am a Certified Internal Healthcare Fraud Auditor (CIFHA).

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. health care spending hits $4.5 to address nursing shortage RHODE ISLAND After botched first round, RI again soliciting bids for lucrative Medicaid contract AG and Health Department will review sale of two RI hospitals.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. 1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% To Address SDOH Needs U.S. sues UnitedHealth over ‘thousands’ of denied claims What’s a fair price for a prescription drug? Louis-area nurses shows staffing shortages, burnout, abuse by patients St.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’ in costs, report finds Pennsylvania hospital staff vote for union removal St.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

has gotten worse over last two years Massachusetts hospitals ‘pummeled’ by workforce shortage, driving $1.52 billion in temporary labor costs UMass Chan ranked 13 for primary care education in US News & World Report One hospital in central Mass.

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Hall Render

MARCH 7, 2025

Million in Medicaid Fraud Lawsuit Inside Ochsner, Oceans joint behavioral project COVID-19 pandemic erupted 5 years ago. .’ Million in Medicaid Fraud Lawsuit Inside Ochsner, Oceans joint behavioral project COVID-19 pandemic erupted 5 years ago. 11 Fee Demand Physician found guilty for $1.5M ‘Incredibly difficult.’

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

health care fraud scheme SA cancer research company entering Dallas market as it eyes more U.S., health care fraud scheme SA cancer research company entering Dallas market as it eyes more U.S., Jude, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard advance ‘potentially curative approach’ for sickle cell disease St.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

NATIONAL 3 states sue Trump administration over gender-affirming care order 22 states sue Trump administration over $4 billion cuts to biomedical research FTC merger filing regulation takes effect HHS, CMS improper payments: $88.5B confirmed as HHS secretary Rural hospitals push to be spared from possible funding cuts Senate advances RFK Jr.s

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Drug & Device Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

While the compensation claims did “not definitively establish” other asbestos exposure, plaintiff “nonetheless made statements. . ., Moline’s (possibly former) employer at which she ostensibly conducted the study – but immediately sought to quash the subpoena after it issued.

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