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2021 HIPAA “Wall of Shame” Healthcare Data Breaches Up 7.5%

Compliancy Group

With at least six weeks before final numbers are in, the Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Breach Reporting Tool website is reporting 713 major healthcare data breaches in 2021, an increase of more than 7.5 Let’s Simplify Compliance Learn how to protect your business from breaches in our upcoming webinar!

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HIPAA Compliance Helps Prevent Small Practice Cybercrime

Compliancy Group

But the best tool to prevent small practice cybercrime can be as basic as having a truly effective HIPAA compliance strategy. For HIPAA compliance to help prevent small practice cybercrime, it must address the particulars of your practice. You may be just as exposed to cybercrime as before and likely not even truly HIPAA compliant.

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Healthcare Supplier Compliance Checklist

MedTrainer

While adherence to these guidelines is voluntary, organizations implementing effective compliance programs are better equipped to identify and address potential compliance risks, mitigate fraud and abuse, and uphold the integrity of healthcare programs and services. Ensure suppliers are adequately trained on HIPAA privacy and security rules.

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What Is Involved With a Healthcare CMS Inspection?

MedTrainer

Watch this one-demand webinar for insider tips straight from seasoned compliance surveyors. This means your organization must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). There are a number of laws built to fight against Medicare/Medicaid noncompliance and fraud. Accreditation.

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What Is Healthcare Compliance? Plus Why It’s Important

MedTrainer

Office of Inspector General (OIG): Prevents fraud, waste, and abuse within the department’s vast array of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiatives. This agency enforces HIPAA rules. Office for Civil Rights (OCR) : Provides oversight of the safe and ethical handling of patient data and privacy.

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Answers to the Most Common Compliance FAQs

MedTrainer

It also helps prevent fraud, abuse, and errors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and ethical decision-making. What Is HIPAA and How Does It Impact Healthcare Compliance? A Security Risk Analysis (SRA) is a mandatory requirement under the HIPAA Security Rule. What Are the Consequences of Non-Compliance?

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The Importance of Internal Healthcare Compliance Audits

MedTrainer

These requirements include but are not limited to: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Protects the privacy and security of patients’ health information. Affordable Care Act (ACA): Ensures access to affordable healthcare and prevents fraud and abuse.