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HIPAA Fundamentals for Providers

Med Law Blog

In the wake of these recent cybersecurity events, safeguarding patient information has become paramount, prompting heightened scrutiny of HIPAA compliance. HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act, provides for a series of rules relating to the protection of protected health information, or PHI.

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State of HIPAA – May 2023 Report

HIPAA Journal

It has been 27 years since President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) into law, but compliance is still proving a challenge for many HIPAA-regulated entities. The average HIPAA penalty has fallen from $2.6 reduction in total penalties compared to 2018, falling from $28.7

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HIPAA Policy Templates: Setting the Standard of Security

Compliancy Group

HIPAA policy templates play an essential role in ensuring that the healthcare industry maintains the highest standards of privacy and security, as they provide a framework for creating customized policies to meet the needs of specific organizations. Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant Find out how we can help simply compliance!

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Editorial: The Three Pillars of HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA Journal

Achieving compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for healthcare organizations and their business associates. One of the biggest challenges for compliance professionals is interpreting the HIPAA Rules and applying those requirements to their organization.

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FTC Strengthens Health Data Breach Notification Rule to Protect Consumers

HIT Consultant

Key Updates to Health Breach Notification Rule Summary Focus on Health Apps and Emerging Technologies: The revised rule clarifies its application to health apps and similar technologies not covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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HIPAA Privacy Rule: The Consequences Behind the Violations

Compliancy Group

The HIPAA Privacy Rule, established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), was designed to protect sensitive patient information from unauthorized access. It requires healthcare providers, health plans, and other covered entities to safeguard patients protected health information (PHI).

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6 Steps to Ensure HIPAA Compliance Management

MedTrainer

To ensure the safety of PHI, healthcare organizations have a responsibility to keep it safeguarded through HIPAA compliance management and by following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What Is HIPAA Compliance? How Do You Maintain HIPAA Compliance?

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