MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the United States, there are several compliance frameworks and entities that govern requirements for the healthcare industry. Each governing body oversees a different aspect of regulatory compliance. To understand which compliance frameworks govern which requirements, we need to break it down entity by entity.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

To address this concern, HIPAA and the Privacy Act were established to protect individuals’ privacy rights. We will delve into the importance of HIPAA and Privacy Act training in clinical environments. By undergoing HIPAA training, clinicians understand how to maintain patient confidentiality while providing high-quality care.

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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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Hanys

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Addressing HIPAA, data security and telemedicine in a post-Roe v. 2023 Government Relations Advocacy Strategy Session. Wade environment. Effectively managing and responding to staffing complaints. 2022 Healthcare Law Review. Standing membership call. An overview of Lean concepts.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 25, 2023

Paubox is HIPAA compliant and as an email encryption solution supports HIPAA compliance and can be used by Covered Entities and Business Associates to communicate Protected Health Information in emails without violating the standards of the HIPAA Privacy or Security Rules. What are the HIPAA Email Requirements?

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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. Are Data Breaches HIPAA Violations?

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Hanys

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Addressing HIPAA, data security and telemedicine in a post-Roe v. 2023 Government Relations Advocacy Strategy Session. Advancing Healthcare Excellence and Inclusion Virtual Learning Series: Virtual Showcase. Wade environment. Effectively managing and responding to staffing complaints. 2022 Healthcare Law Review.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Protecting patient privacy is the goal of HIPAA regulations for healthcare practices. While HIPAA regulations were established before the era of social media, the Privacy Rule safeguards against the unauthorized disclosure of patient health information (PHI) on these platforms. What is ePHI under HIPAA?

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Hanys

APRIL 22, 2022

HANYS government relations update call. Understanding HIPAA's marketing restrictions. HANYS government relations update call. HANYS' activities during AHA's Annual Membership Meeting. April 25 and 26. Medicare post-acute care and inpatient psychiatric facility proposed rules. Standing membership call. Standing membership call.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 30, 2022

Articles discussing the 3 major things addressed in the HIPAA law often tend to focus on the Administrative, Physical, and Technical Safeguards of the Security Rule. However, although the Safeguards of the Security Rule are 3 things in the HIPAA law, they are not THE 3 major things addressed in the HIPAA law. The Need to Reform.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The legislation’s main aim is to update what these Senators view as an “outdated” HIPAA law. When HIPAA was signed into law in 1996, most covered entities were in the telegraph age when it came to using electronic technology to use and disclose medical records. . New HIPAA Privacy Technology Legislation: Deja Vu All Over Again.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 15, 2022

HIPAA has placed many restrictions on telehealth services. While they were loosened in recent years because of a worldwide event you’ve probably heard of, they’re beginning to tighten their hold once more. Telehealth Compliance and HIPAA: What You Need to Know. First, let’s take a brief look at HIPAA as a refresher.

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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. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

part 2 (“Part 2”) governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (“SUD”) records. 290dd-2, the statute that Part 2 implements; (2) proposals that HHS deems necessary to further align Part 2 with HIPAA; and (3) proposals that HHS deems necessary to clarify the full scope of activities regulated under Part 2. .

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Total HIPAA

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Firstly, make sure you have audited a Business Associate or Subcontractor’s HIPAA compliance program before signing a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with them, and do so again each year before you resign the agreement. And what do you need to do to properly configure your systems so your data is secure and you’re HIPAA compliant?

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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. Tell the readers about any significant event in your career.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

Researchers at Rubrik Zero Labs determined that 20% of a healthcare organization’s sensitive data holdings are affected by a ransomware encryption event, compared to 6% in other industry sectors. The post Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Involve 20% of Stored Sensitive Data appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Joint governance leads to better patient protection Liederman credited joint governance for helping to facilitate a higher sense of trust among patients and the workforce. " To safely address insider snooping you have to record all the views and actions, which HIPAA requires anyway.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Another important event took place that November – the Presidential election. government was engaged in a war of its own, fighting COVID-19 (or trying to, anyways, depending on who you ask). The details of HIPAA changes 2023 are described below. HIPAA Changes 2023: Return to Access. Free Exclusive HIPAA Resources.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Specifically, are you using HIPAA compliant billing software? To help you decide, we’ve prepared an overview of what the HIPAA regulations state. We also reviewed some of the most popular payment apps available to determine whether or not they are HIPAA compliant payment apps. . How Does HIPAA Define Billing Software Compliance?

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Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Proposed changes to the federal substance use disorder law will increase provider efficiency and alignment with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Part 2 (Part 2), the regulation governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

APRIL 12, 2024

Cyber insurance often includes coverage for regulatory fines and penalties, ensuring organizations can meet their obligations under laws like HIPAA without suffering substantial financial consequences. Compliance with data protection regulations is essential in healthcare.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 13, 2023

The event is one of the country’s largest shows dedicated to healthcare design and facilities and is now in its 36 th year. Attendees will be able to attend compelling keynote presentations, networking events, and informative sessions. CEUs from the AIA, IDCEC and EDAC. The tours will take place on September 18, 1-5 pm.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Use this guide for creating the reports you need to satisfy OCR and other governing body inspections. This rule governs how healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses handle and safeguard PHI. Security Rule: The HIPAA Security Rule sets standards for securing electronic PHI (ePHI). As a branch of the U.S.

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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. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009.

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AIHC

MARCH 21, 2023

PSQIA, PSWP & HIPAA Compliance Written by: AIHC Blogger This article addresses patient confidentiality and security related to patient safety evaluations systems, investigations, root cause analysis and compliance to rules and regulations. sections 299b-21 to 299b-26 ) into law.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 24, 2023

Utah has updated its data breach regulations and from May 3, 2023, will require a breached entity to send a notification to the Utah Attorney General in the event of a breach of the personal information of 500 or more Utah residents. The post Utah Updates Data Breach Notification Requirements appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One is essentially cultural: legacy systems, which are omnipresent in government at all levels, require niche talent, and organizations consisting of mostly legacy technologists can be resistant to change. Public health systems must be sufficiently secured to comply with HIPAA rules governing patient health information.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law and one of its requirements was for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a national patient identifier system. These are not uncommon events and occur repeatedly throughout the healthcare system.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Healthcare now ranks fifth highest in the number of weekly attacks, behind education, government/military, ISP/MSP, and communications. Check Point says the fallout from this is likely to be felt by governments and enterprises worldwide. The ability of cyberattacks to affect everyday lives has become crystal clear.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 23, 2022

President Biden said the warning is based on “evolving intelligence that the Russian Government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks.”. But the Federal Government can’t defend against this threat alone.”. organizations in response to the recently imposed sanctions.

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Total HIPAA Hosts 31 Days of Cybersecurity – Interactive Online Event Culminating in Webinar. Total HIPAA Compliance announces its month-long event “ 31 Days of Cybersecurity ,” taking place throughout October in honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 9, 2023

Mike Hamilton, Founder and CISO of Critical Insight To stop ransomware terrorists from locking up our Nation’s hospitals, the Federal Government is pushing patient-focused entities to align with a standard. It means more work for hospitals, but it’s necessary. As a result, they have suffered financially.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule , which protects patients’ health information privacy rights.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Maintained by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), the list is consistently substantial and continually updated with events that include hacking incidents, unauthorized access, and theft. Implementing the Framework can aid in meeting regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, and avoiding potential fines and legal issues.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Beyond these immediate consequences, it can result in exclusion from vital government programs. Unfortunately, all of these could lead to severe legal consequences, including HIPAA violations. Do: Educate yourself on HIPAA compliance Study the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

government is taking steps to improve critical infrastructure cybersecurity, with healthcare, water, and the communications sectors the next focus areas for the White House. Currently, the government is not fully aware of exactly what SICI is and where security needs to be improved.

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