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3 Reasons Insurance Agents Need to Follow HIPAA

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Health insurance agents became covered under HIPAA with the HITECH Act of 2009. The inclusion of insurance agents was a response to the increasing use of electronic health records and the need to safeguard patients’ medical information.

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HIPAA settlement: a small pharmacy pays $125,000 for improperly disposed PHI

Natalia Mazina

While this is not a new case, it serves as a good reminder that even a small healthcare provider is subject to potential monetary penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). We have prepared HIPAA policies and procedures specifically tailored to independent pharmacies.

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The Consequences of HIPAA Non-Compliance for Insurance Agents

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Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations can result in severe consequences for insurance agents and their clients.

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HIPAA Audits for Insurance Agents

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Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). One way to ensure compliance is to undergo a HIPAA compliance audit. It’s important for insurance agents to be prepared for a HIPAA compliance audit.

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HIPAA Training for Insurance Agents: Requirements and Strategies

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Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). One important aspect of HIPAA compliance is ensuring that all staff members receive appropriate training on HIPAA regulations.

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HIPAA Law Violation

Florida Health Care Law Firm

HIPAA laws are designed to protect a patient’s sensitive information, and the protection of that information can also protect the healthcare providers who curate it. There are a number of legal structures in place to enforce HIPAA, making sure that all loopholes are closed. What Is HIPAA Law? What Is a HIPAA Law Violation?

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U.S. Healthcare Compliance Frameworks: A Guide for International Vendors

Compliancy Group

Because care requires using and exchanging sensitive patient information, adherence to U.S. When personal health information transcends international borders, vendors outside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces compliance laws that protect patient information, prevent fraud, and uphold care quality.