HIPAA Journal

JULY 31, 2023

a government services contracting company, has announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer solution in May 2023 and accessed the protected health information (PHI) of between 8 and 11 million individuals.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 31, 2023

The reason the HIPAA retention requirements needs clarifying is that the distinction between HIPAA medical records retention and HIPAA record retention can be confusing. Throughout the Administrative Simplification Regulations of HIPAA, there are several references to HIPAA data retention.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The following is a guest article by Bill Young, Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences at SYSTRAN Keeping patient data confidential and secure remains a major healthcare challenge today, more than 25 years after the introduction of the 1996 Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act or HIPAA.

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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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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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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Office Puzzle has taken all necessary steps to prove its good faith effort to achieve compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Office Puzzle is an innovative software company specializing in tailored solutions for behavior and mental health professionals.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

ICYMI (“in case you missed it”), there is an uptick in enforcement and scrutiny IRL (“in real life”) related to communications through social media and other public platforms by entities subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Compliancy Group has confirmed that the secure mobile messaging solution provider, SendQuick, has demonstrated compliance with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and has been awarded the HIPAA Seal of Compliance.

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Compliancy Group

JULY 5, 2023

A HIPAA compliance manager serves as the guardian of patient information, overseeing all aspects of adherence to federal regulations within healthcare organizations. What Skills Does it Take to Be A Successful HIPAA Compliance Manager? Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant! Find Out More! Please Wait.

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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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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The HIPAA Regulations and Cybersecurity Training for Dental Healthcare Personnel course educates employees and management on how to be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA is a federal law that protects patient security in multiple different ways.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 25, 2022

has demonstrated its good faith effort toward HIPAA compliance and was found to have taken all the necessary steps to comply with all appropriate provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The post My Office Apps Confirmed as HIPAA Compliant appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 7, 2022

Compliancy Group offers HIPAA -covered entities and business associates a proven methodology for ensuring compliance with all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The services provided by ScribeMedics require contact with PHI, so HIPAA compliance is mandatory.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 28, 2023

According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), in 2020, the requirements of HIPAA applied to at least 2.7 Achieving HIPAA compliance is enough for some covered entities and business associates, but others need to meet additional standards to meet the security needs of the marketplace.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 29, 2022

Koshland Pharm: Custom Compounding Pharmacy has been confirmed as being fully compliant with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The post Koshland Pharm: Custom Compounding Pharmacy Confirmed as HIPAA Compliant appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2023

Cerebral’s investigation concluded that the data might be considered protected health information and that it had failed to make sure that these third parties met HIPAA requirements for protecting PHI. which it said shared sensitive healthcare data inappropriately.

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AIHC

AUGUST 3, 2023

Artificial Intelligence and the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This is the fourth article in our Artificial Intelligence and compliance series. Click Here for additional articles on various HIPAA topics.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 15, 2022

HIPAA has placed many restrictions on telehealth services. Telehealth Compliance and HIPAA: What You Need to Know. First, let’s take a brief look at HIPAA as a refresher. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) exists to provide regulations and best practices for sharing sensitive healthcare data.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

When a covered entity or business associate makes the HIPAA Wall of Shame for a significant breach or violation, it often results in huge fines. In some cases, the breaches and resulting fines resulted from organizations knowingly violating HIPAA regulations and just hoping they wouldn’t get caught.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

When healthcare providers and the vendors that serve them seek guidance about HIPAA Compliance, an internet search for “online HIPAA” is one place to start. . Online HIPAA Services – How We Got Here. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996. Learn More! ×

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

These technologies have enabled better care and greater patient access to health information, but the health data collected, stored, and transmitted via these technologies largely falls outside the protection of HIPAA. Any new regulations or updates to HIPAA will need to be enforced, and that is also likely to create challenges.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently adopted new policies aimed at protecting access to reproductive health care and reducing government interference in medical practice. The AMA is governed by a House of Delegates (HOD), in addition to executive management and a board of trustees. By Katie Gu.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

It requires careful structuring of financial relationships between physicians and healthcare entities. HIPAA Finally, HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law that sets standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information.

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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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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Part 2 (“Part 2”) governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (“SUD”) records as required under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. Generally, HHS is attempting to align Part 2 requirements with the HIPAA (“Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act”) Privacy Rule.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

These include but are not limited to the following: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA has strict guidelines regarding the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (PHI). Check out the course bundle here.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2022

According to the PFC website, the company is one of the nation’s leading debt recovery agencies, and its client list includes many healthcare providers, retailers, financial organizations, and government agencies. PFC said it is providing complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to affected individuals.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in healthcare is an integrated approach that helps healthcare organizations manage their overall governance, enterprise risk management, and comply with regulatory requirements in a cohesive and aligned manner. What is GRC in Healthcare?

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

The leaked data includes patient names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, medical records, Social Security numbers, copies of passports and driver’s licenses, health insurance information, and company data. The investigation uncovered evidence of unauthorized access to files that contained patient information.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Earlier this week, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that proposes to make sweeping changes to regulations at 42 C.F.R. part 2 (“Part 2”) governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (“SUD”) records. CARES Act Amendments.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 31, 2023

Following conversations in Washington and state capitals, the American Telemedicine Association published its new Health Data Privacy Principles this week. State laws and policies should also define consumer health data with the uniform language defined as protected health information under HIPAA, the group said in its announcement this week.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone healthcare regulation since 1996. Twenty-eight years later, the importance of HIPAA compliance in healthcare has not waned. What is HIPAA?

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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. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

It educates employees on the laws, regulations, and policies governing their work and ensures they understand their responsibilities and obligations as healthcare professionals. Successful training is when team members understand and comply with various laws, regulations, and policies that govern the healthcare industry.

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The Health Law Firm

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Last year (2018) the government collected over $27million in fines levied on health care providers and other covered entities for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy violations. Indest III, J.D.,

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in healthcare is an integrated approach that helps healthcare organizations manage their overall governance, enterprise risk management, and comply with regulatory requirements in a cohesive and aligned manner. What is healthcare data governance? What is GRC in Healthcare?

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