HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Cam Roberson, VP at Beachhead Solutions Healthcare delivery organizations and those working with them that are still in business are either well aware of their duties under HIPAA, work with managed service providers that understand the law well, or…are lucky to have made it this far. The recent bill H.R.7898

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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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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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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 29, 2022

The reasons for having a website are virtually limitless, but if your business must follow HIPAA’s rules and regulations, you must know if Wix is HIPAA compliant. What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? Regarding software, there are specific indications of the tool’s HIPAA compliance. What Are HIPAA Safeguards?

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS The article addresses the HIPAA Privacy Rule for Covered Entities regarding time limitations to respond to an individual’s request for access of protected health information or “PHI.” What Is HIPAA Right of Access?

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. When did you first get involved with HIPAA compliance?

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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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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

MARCH 14, 2024

Healthcare regulations are continuously changing making the role of a HIPAA Compliance Officer paramount. This individual serves as the guardian of patient data privacy and ensures that healthcare organizations adhere to the guidelines set forth by HIPAA. Serving as a resource for compliance-related information.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 6, 2023

The prosecution of two doctors accused of criminal HIPAA violations and conspiring with the Russian government has ended in a mistrial as the jury could not reach a unanimous guilty verdict. government and military to Russia. government and military to Russia. Dr. Anna Gabrielian. citizens associated with the U.S.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 30, 2024

What types of healthcare facilities are required by the government to have a compliance program? In this blog, we’ll outline what types of healthcare facilities are required by the government to have a compliance program and why compliance is crucial for both healthcare organizations and the agencies that support them.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

What is HIPAA? HIPAA is an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. So how did HIPAA evolve from being a vehicle for improving the portability and continuity of health insurance coverage to being one of the most comprehensive and detailed federal privacy laws? What is HIPAA Title II?

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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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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare facilities, from hospitals and clinics to insurance providers, are deeply affected by the regulations set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). How does HIPAA compliance affect healthcare facilities? Healthcare clearinghouses: Entities that process healthcare information transactions.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 30, 2023

The National HIPAA Summit is the leading forum on healthcare EDI, privacy, breach notification, confidentiality, data security, and HIPAA compliance, and the deadline for registration for the Virtual 40th National HIPAA Summit is fast approaching.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 13, 2022

Millions of people everyday use iCloud to store and backup important files and electronic information from their Apple devices. They love the ease of use and seamless integration, but is iCloud HIPAA compliant? HIPAA Compliance 101. HIPAA violations can result in substantial fines and penalties from OCR. . Learn More! ×

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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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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 12, 2022

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently published a fact sheet on cyber threat information sharing to guide organizations reporting cyber incidents, which will help the agency mitigate current and emerging cybersecurity threats to U.S. critical infrastructure. cybersecurity.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 7, 2022

Compliancy Group has confirmed that CalystaPro EMR is compliant with the HIPAA Rules and the HITECH Act. Naturally, all EMR system vendors are classed as business associates under HIPAA as their solutions are used to store electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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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. Its primary objective is to ensure that protected health information (PHI) is secure and private.

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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). Through the use of Compliancy Group’s proprietary HIPAA solution, The Guard™. PHI is any individually identifiable healthcare-related information.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights rule regarding the use of online tracking tools is at odds with existing HIPAA rules and could cause meaningful harm to patients and public health. "Should requirements of such a duty be based on the sensitivity of collected data?"

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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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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 24, 2019

If your organization handles protected health information (PHI) or electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), you should be well aware of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act known commonly as HIPAA. The article Penalties For Violating HIPAA appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 25, 2022

Law 20,584, the equivalent to HIPAA, was passed in 2012. The law requires that all information contained in patient files or documentation of medical treatments be treated as sensitive data. . HIPAA Chile” changes are on the horizon. The new constitution and the new bill would both modify HIPAA Chile as we know it.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2023

BitRaser is a HIPAA-compliant vendor of data erasure products that support HIPAA compliance. BitRaser products can be used to securely and permanently erase electronic protected health information (ePHI) in accordance with the standards and implementations of the HIPAA Security Rule. What is BitRaser?

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 5, 2023

The situations when a medical professional can release information vary depending on who is releasing the information, what information is being released, when it is being released, and where it is being released. The activity described was not a health information privacy violation. Who is Releasing the Information?

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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

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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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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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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Compliancy Group

MAY 25, 2023

With advancements in technology and the growing popularity of cloud computing, HIPAA compliant infrastructure has become an essential requirement for healthcare providers. However, with this adoption comes an increased risk of data breaches and noncompliance with HIPAA regulations. Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant!

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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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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While the general public may not fully understand what HIPAA does and doesn’t do, you must understand your responsibilities under this federal law and the severe consequences for failing to meet them if you’re a healthcare provider or a business that supports them. HIPAA Data Security Best Practice #1 – Where’s the PHI? Find Out More!

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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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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Healthcare organizations can now prevent protected health information collected by their marketing channels from reaching destinations where organizations do not have a business associate agreement, according to WebMD Ignite and Freshpaint. "That takes understanding a consumer’s unique circumstances and needs.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights has released two new patient privacy resources that healthcare organizations can use to educate patients about reducing their risks of a breach of their protected health information when using telemedicine technologies. Turn on two-step or multifactor authentication if available.

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