HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

To best answer the question what is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to explain what HIPAA is, who it applies to, and what constitutes a violation; for although most people believe they know what a HIPAA compliance violation is, evidence suggests otherwise. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To?

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Achieving compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for healthcare organizations and their business associates. One of the biggest challenges for compliance professionals is interpreting the HIPAA Rules and applying those requirements to their organization.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 24, 2025

A clear understanding of health information breaches is necessary to comply with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The Importance of Compliance Regarding Healthcare Data Breaches Complying with regulations like the HIPAA Security Rule can help prevent data breaches.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Recently, NIST issued a draft update (SP 800-66r2) to its 2008 publication: An Introductory Resource Guide for Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule, and sought feedback from industry stakeholders ahead of the publication of the final version of the guidance. Background.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article addresses how these privacy rights extend beyond rules designated under HIPAA and States passing rules banning unauthorized pelvic exams. 1],[2] UIEs are training and education-related examinations, including, but not limited to, pelvic, breast, prostate, and rectal examinations.

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The world of HIPAA compliance is often confusing and complex. Whether you’re an insurance agent or do business with one, you might wonder, “Do insurance agents need to be HIPAA compliant?” Health insurance agents are responsible for a considerable amount of client data. HIPAA compliant.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

Many articles discussing what does HIPAA stand for fail to give a complete answer. Most state that HIPAA is an acronym of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and that it led to the development of standards for the privacy of Protected Health Information.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

The hackers encrypted files and stole data such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, demographic information, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, medical record numbers, health information, payment information, and health insurance information. Bean of Siri & Glimstad LLP.

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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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Natalia Mazina

JULY 28, 2022

While this is not a new case, it serves as a good reminder that even a small healthcare provider is subject to potential monetary penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). We have prepared HIPAA policies and procedures specifically tailored to independent pharmacies.

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

When anyone in your organization transmits electronic medical records (EMRs), they must obtain prior authorization from the patient and do so per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA also requires medical facilities, suppliers, and other entities to notify the Secretary of the U.S.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. In addition to financial penalties, covered entities are required to adopt a corrective action plan to bring policies and procedures up to the standards demanded by HIPAA. .

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced its first financial penalties of 2022 to resolve alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Dental Practitioner Fined $30,000 for Noncompliance with the HIPAA Right of Access.

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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

For instance, an individual who unknowingly violates HIPAA will pay a $100 fine per violation with an annual maximum of $25,000 for those who repeat violation, according to the National Institutes of Health. When conducted effectively, these audits can help healthcare providers avoid costly penalties.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

The question “Does HIPAA Apply to Employers” is one that has provoked many different responses due to the complicated nature of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The HIPAA Privacy Rule is one of the most complicated pieces of legislation affecting the healthcare and health insurance industries.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In health care, complexity is everywhere. Health insurance is confusing. Notes about our health can be difficult to understand. The use of emojis in healthcare documents would align with the idea of legal design. Paying for medical treatment brings unexpected costs. All these concerns are valid.

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Total HIPAA

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

If you’ve been taking concrete steps towards implementing and maintaining HIPAA compliance across your organization, you may have also come across some information about ERISA compliance. Do HIPAA and ERISA have overlapping guidelines? Here’s what you need to know about ERISA and HIPAA compliance.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 9, 2024

Perhaps the most essential element is compliance documentation. Paperwork can be a chore, but these documents help you keep track of all the moving parts that make up regulatory healthcare compliance. We examine the nature of compliance documentation, its importance, and how you can maintain a solid documentation framework.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

HIPAA violation cases are compliance investigations that result from a data breach being notified to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or a privacy complaint being submitted to OCR via the complaints portal. There are many different types of HIPAA violation cases.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 5, 2022

NIST’s new draft publication, formally titled Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule: A Cybersecurity Resource Guide supports the ongoing efforts of the healthcare industry to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2023

A New York law firm that suffered a LockBit ransomware attack has agreed to pay a financial penalty of $200,000 to the New York Attorney General to resolve alleged violations of New York General Business Law and the Privacy and Security Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 28, 2023

The problem with many of these tools is they cannot be used in connection with protected health information without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules. According to Amazon, its new AI-based service will reduce the time doctors have to spend on clinical documentation.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 25, 2023

healthcare companies must comply with the data security and privacy standards defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The purpose of the legislation is to safeguard the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Some records going through health information exchange miss crucial information, making healthcare delivery more challenging and less efficient. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) addresses these challenges. appeared first on Compliancy Group.

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Total HIPAA

MAY 23, 2022

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) is a 1996 federal law that regulates privacy standards in the healthcare sector. Since 1996, Congress has passed additional laws to adapt HIPAA in accordance with new technological advancements.

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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

JUNE 28, 2022

OCR is the main enforcer of compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). OCR investigates data breaches and complaints about potential HIPAA violations and seeks to establish whether the HIPAA Rules have been violated.

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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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Total HIPAA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As 2023 unfolds, the urgency for entities in the healthcare sector to initiate or reinforce their HIPAA compliance cannot be overstated. Prove Your Due Diligence The decision to postpone setting up comprehensive policies, procedures, and HIPAA training could be detrimental. This first impression can be pivotal in an audit scenario.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the realm of healthcare, HIPAA compliance is the de-facto standard, and compliance is non-negotiable. The onus is on healthcare organizations to ensure anyone handling sensitive patient information is well-trained and knowledgeable on HIPAA standards and practices. This is why HIPAA training software is so important.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Then, it uses machine learning and natural-language processing to summarize the conversation’s clinical content and produce a note documenting the visit. AI Telemedicine solution providers must understand HIPAA and other healthcare regulations to ensure patient data privacy and security.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

The majority of HIPAA-covered entities, business associates, and healthcare employees take great care to ensure HIPAA Rules are followed, but what happens when there is accidental HIPAA. How Should Employees Report an Accidental HIPAA Violation? How Should Covered Entities Respond to an Accidental HIPAA Violation?

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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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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

" Customizing results for accuracy and security We asked why Doximity is testing the integration of DocsGPT with its established HIPAA-compliant fax service to payers. Doximity's members can fax their AI-created authorizations and communications directly to health insurers by logging in from DocsGPT.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 18, 2025

The document review was completed on January 30, 2025, when it was confirmed that the exposed information included first and last names, clinical/treatment information, medical provider names, medical record numbers, and patient account numbers. Individual notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2025.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 29, 2022

On June 25, 2022, a spokesperson for a threat group called DAIXIN Team contacted HIPAA Journal to share information about a ransomware attack and data theft incident at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Missouri. DAIXIN Team was previously not known to HIPAA Journal and appears to be a new ransomware group.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Before file encryption, the attackers potentially accessed or acquired documents from its systems that contained names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and medical treatment information. Lamoille Health Partners Inc. The lawsuit – Marshall v.

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