Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It seems obvious that an alert like this is going to help doctors provide better care to their patients. Many times a doctor may ignore the risk of the interaction given other clinical needs. Doctors get notified of important things they can address with the patient while they’re present with the patient.

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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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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. Harvey allegedly received patient information from Kirby Dandridge, 38, Sylvia Taylor, 43, Kara Thompson, 30, Melanie Russell, 41, and Adrianna Taber, 26, who were all charged with violating HIPAA.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Loyal, I’m told by Sharma, created one of first HIPAA-compliant chatbots. Loyal respects HIPAA with two major design choices. Thus, it can distinguish whether the word “park” refers to parking a car, a hospital named South Park, or a doctor named Park.

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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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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 10, 2019

Going into a doctor’s office or hospital makes a person feel vulnerable, even if they’re only there for a routine checkup. There’s an unspoken trust between patient and doctor that whatever is discussed or recorded will remain private. The article Potential HIPAA Security Violations appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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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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Health Populi

AUGUST 3, 2023

Note that this framework has been developed by the AMA, the largest professional organization of doctors. consumers found that only 5% of people had received in-home healthcare in the past year, while 89% of people received care at a doctor’s office or hospital/medical facility, in-person. An aging U.S.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 26, 2023

There is a common misconception that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies to health apps; however, the majority of health apps are not covered by HIPAA nor is the health information collected, stored, or transmitted by the apps. According to a recent ClearDATA Harris Poll survey of 2,000 U.S.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

APRIL 14, 2023

New HIPAA rules proposed by Health and Human Services (HHS). These rules will likely impact the rights for release of information or PHI under HIPAA to law enforcement when the information includes reproductive issues, such as pregnancy. There are certain circumstances when the law allows you to share PHI.

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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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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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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

MARCH 15, 2023

Patients that are afraid that their medical situation makes that return too risky at this time are requesting a letter from the doctor preventing that return. If the doctor believes this to be valid, they generate the letter. What kind of authorization is need for the doctor to give this information to the patient’s employer ?

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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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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 27, 2023

As AI technology rises, what can we expect from the intersection of ChatGPT, healthcare, and HIPAA compliance? The HIPAA Privacy Rule clearly states the need to limit access to PHI. Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant Having signed business associate agreements (BAAs) with software vendors is a key part of HIPAA compliance.

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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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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 16, 2023

Two important aspects to focus on are OSHA and HIPAA training for medical offices, and exploring how online training options can streamline this process. Medical offices are bustling hubs of activity, with doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and patients all coming together. Close Why is HIPAA Training Crucial for Medical Offices?

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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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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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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

HHS has published an article on the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s effect on the disclosure of COVID-19 vaccination status for healthcare. Remember that HIPAA is not the only set of laws that regulate this information. DISCLOSING COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS. The following are excerpts from the article. For the full text see: [link].

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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

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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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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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 13, 2023

But for those in the healthcare industry, sharing the wrong thing could result in a HIPAA violation. Here are a few examples of how a seemingly innocent social media post can go wrong and result in a HIPAA violation. Social Media and HIPAA – The Basics. PHI is the focus of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which demands limited access.

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The HIPAA Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

DMS was itself a victim: a

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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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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights rule regarding the use of online tracking tools is at odds with existing HIPAA rules and could cause meaningful harm to patients and public health. "Should requirements of such a duty be based on the sensitivity of collected data?"

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Mobi Health News

APRIL 20, 2021

The Dialer is HIPAA-compliant and doesn’t require any additional setup on the patient side.

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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. What are the main challenges in your position? Are you working on any interesting projects?

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

MARCH 16, 2022

HIPAA laws are designed to protect a patient’s sensitive information, and the protection of that information can also protect the healthcare providers who curate it. There are a number of legal structures in place to enforce HIPAA, making sure that all loopholes are closed. What Is HIPAA Law? What Is a HIPAA Law Violation?

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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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