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HIPAA and Privacy Act Training: Ensuring Patient Confidentiality in Clinical Settings

Compliancy Group

Understanding HIPAA: Protecting Patient Information The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , commonly known as HIPAA, was enacted in 1996. Its primary objective is to ensure that protected health information (PHI) is secure and private. Schedule a Demo See the software that makes getting compliant a breeze!

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Enterprise Risk Management in Healthcare: Safeguarding the Future of Patient Care

Compliancy Group

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The Role of SOC 2 Reporting in Healthcare Compliance

Compliancy Group

Federal Government has enacted laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) , including 18 associated elements that are considered Protected Health Information (PHI). Contact us to learn more about our SOC 2 reporting solution or to get a demo. Are You SOC 2 Ready?

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What Are the 5 Trust Service Criteria for SOC 2?

Compliancy Group

Schedule a Demo See the software that makes getting SOC 2 ready a breeze! Schedule Now × Get a Demo! The privacy trust principle for SOC 2 assesses an organization’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing the: Collection Use Retention Disclosure Disposal of personal information.

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Federal and State Healthcare Compliance Requirements

MedTrainer

Federal healthcare compliance requirements encompass a set of regulations and laws established by various government agencies to ensure certain standards for the healthcare industry at the national level. It requires healthcare providers to maintain the privacy and security of patient health information.

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Answers to the Most Common Compliance FAQs

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance refers to the process of adhering to the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law in the United States that protects patients’ health information, and ensures its confidentiality and availability.

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Key Healthcare Compliance Examples To Understand Its Importance

MedTrainer

The breach occurred in 2013 when four unencrypted laptops containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of over 4 million patients were stolen from an Advocate Health administrative building. Many healthcare facilities rely on reimbursements from government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Patient privacy.