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Download MPA's Free HIPAA Resource Guide!

Health Care Performance

HIPAA has been around for years -. but that does not mean complying with HIPAA is easy. The Security Rule requires a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis - a task that is interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and detailed. Plus, HIPAA guidance and risks are continually changing - and so should your HIPAA training. About Scott.

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Download MPA's Free HIPAA Resource Guide!

Health Care Performance

HIPAA has been around for years -. but that does not mean complying with HIPAA is easy. The Security Rule requires a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis - a task that is interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and detailed. Plus, HIPAA guidance and risks are continually changing - and so should your HIPAA training. About Scott.

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HIPAA Compliance Checklist For Healthcare Leaders

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Adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards is crucial to uphold compliance and regulatory requirements for any health organization. What Is HIPAA? HIPAA, enacted in 1996, originally aimed to improve health insurance portability and reduce healthcare fraud.

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Healthcare Industry Most Commonly Attacked with Downloaders and Ransomware

HIPAA Journal

Throughout the reporting period, downloaders were among the most commonly observed threats. Downloaders are malicious software that often masquerade as legitimate digital documents and executables and are used to download a range of other malicious software. The ZIP files contain an executable file that delivers QakBot.

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Sample HIPAA Breach Notification Letter: What To Include

MedTrainer

When it happens, it is much easier to have a sample HIPAA breach notification letter on hand, rather than trying to create one in the moment. If you want to skip right to the sample HIPAA breach notification letter, here’s a link to both a ready-to-use HIPAA Breach Notification Policy and sample letter to patients.

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HIPAA Incident Response Requirements

MedTrainer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires a deep understanding of not only the law itself but also the HIPAA incident response requirements mandated by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR). What is a HIPAA Incident?

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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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