Is Bookly HIPAA-Compliant?
HIPAA Vault
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
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Why is HIPAA Important?
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2022
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a landmark piece of legislation, but why is HIPAA compliance important? What changes did HIPAA introduce and what are the benefits to the healthcare industry and patients? Why is HIPAA Important for Patients?
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What is a HIPAA Violation?
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2022
To best answer the question what is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to explain what HIPAA is, who it applies to, and what constitutes a violation; for although most people believe they know what a HIPAA compliance violation is, evidence suggests otherwise.
HIPAA Compliance Software Demo
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 13, 2023
The post HIPAA Compliance Software Demo appeared first on HIPAA Journal. Latest HIPAA News
HIPAA Compliance Checklist for Mental Health Agencies
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Keeping up with compliance can be intimidating, but this checklist can help make your job a little easier! Use this printable checklist to ensure your systems are buttoned up to avoid breaches, HIPAA violations, and other privacy and safety infractions.
HIPAA Social Media Rules
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2022
HIPAA was enacted several years before social media networks such as Facebook and Instagram existed, so there are no specific HIPAA compliance rules for social media. However, all of these uses of social media may be subject to FTC and HIPAA social media rules.
HIPAA Law and Employers
HIPAA Journal
JANUARY 1, 2023
Throughout the text of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) a lot of content connects HIPAA law and employers. However, the most complex areas of HIPAA compliance for employers are the Administrative Simplification Regulations in Title II.
What are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations?
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 24, 2022
Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. The penalty structure for a violation of HIPAA laws is tiered, based on the knowledge a covered entity had of the violation.
OCR: HIPAA-Regulated Entities Need Continue to Improve HIPAA Security Rule Compliance
HIPAA Journal
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has publicly released two reports that were submitted to Congress that provide insights into data breaches, HIPAA enforcement activity, and the state of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule compliance for calendar year 2021.
HIPAA Breach Rule Notification Requirements
Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog
DECEMBER 30, 2022
HIPAA Key Fact: HIPAA Breach Rule Reporting
The 2023 Behavioral Health Industry Report
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This report explores current issues in the behavioral health industry in 2023. Topics covered include quantitative statistics describing the overall increase in behavioral health issues, the impact of psychologist and staff burnout, how HIPAA compliance is once again at the top of our minds & much more!
When HIPAA Becomes Criminal
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The hospital may be penalized for its HIPAA compliance based on the investigation caused by the alleged illegal activities of its rogue employees. HIPAA becomes criminal when someone violates HIPAA for personal gain (usually financial) or to harm a patient.
Happy HIPAA New Year!
Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA
JANUARY 12, 2023
During those two years, the OCR oversees all compliance activities and requires that all HIPAA related documentation and issues be submitted and approved or reported to them according to strict guidelines. HIPAA
Is OhMD HIPAA Compliant?
Compliancy Group
JULY 25, 2022
While its features may be impressive, potential users must ask, is OhMD HIPAA compliant? What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? Regarding software, there are specific indications of the tool’s HIPAA compliance. Software HIPAA compliance really boils down to two things.
Is Ooma HIPAA Compliant?
Compliancy Group
JULY 4, 2022
But is Ooma HIPAA compliant? What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? When it comes to software, there are specific indications of the tool’s HIPAA compliance. Software HIPAA compliance boils down to two things. What Are HIPAA Safeguards? Is Ooma HIPAA Compliant?
Is WooCommerce HIPAA-Compliant?
HIPAA Vault
JANUARY 24, 2023
Our WordPress customers tell us: consumers appreciate the convenience and ease of being able to buy specialized medical devices like hearing aids and dentures, Continue reading HIPAA Blog HIPAA Hosting HIPAA WordPress Resources Security eCommerce HIPAA Compliant WooCommerce
Is Wix HIPAA Compliant?
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? Software HIPAA compliance really boils down to two things.
Free HIPAA Compliance Checklist
HIPAA Journal
JUNE 28, 2022
HIPAA Journal has partnered with The Compliancy Group to provide a HIPAA compliance checklist. The post Free HIPAA Compliance Checklist appeared first on HIPAA Journal. Latest HIPAA News
Is Shopify HIPAA Compliant?
Compliancy Group
AUGUST 1, 2022
If so, you must ensure that the eCommerce platform you use to sell to patients is HIPAA compliant. Is Shopify HIPAA compliant? What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? When it comes to software, there are certain indications of the tool’s HIPAA compliance.
What Happens if You Break HIPAA Rules?
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2022
HIPAA requires covered entities to provide training to staff to ensure HIPAA Rules and regulations are understood. What Happens if You Break HIPAA Rules? If you break HIPAA Rules there are four potential outcomes: The violation could be dealt with internally by an employer.
Is HelloSign HIPAA Compliant?
Compliancy Group
JUNE 1, 2022
But, did you know as a healthcare organization that these tools need to meet specific HIPAA standards? HelloSign is a popular e-signature product, but is HelloSign HIPAA compliant? How can you tell if a software tool is HIPAA compliant? What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant?
Lack of Funding Hampering OCR’s Ability to Enforce HIPAA
HIPAA Journal
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has published a report it sent to Congress that details its HIPAA enforcement activities in 2021, which provides insights into the state of compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.
HIPAA Compliant Text Messaging Apps – BEST OPTIONS
Total HIPAA
MARCH 29, 2023
HIPAA compliant text messaging apps protect sensitive data, like Protected Health Information (PHI) in transit. In this blog we will review several companies that provides HIPAA compliant text messaging, allowing secure texting of PHI.
HIPAA Rights
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 2, 2022
The Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act (HIPAA) introduced multiple HIPAA rights. Unfortunately, the failure to comply with Privacy Rule HIPAA rights is one of the leading reasons for complaints to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Noncompliance with HIPAA Rights.
Going beyond HIPAA compliance is worthwhile
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 11, 2022
Just because HIPAA doesn't require the use of data governance technology doesn't mean you can do without it
HIPAA Exceptions
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 10, 2022
The text of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is full of HIPAA exceptions – adding to the complexity of complying with the Act and often resulting in organizations and public agencies applying far more stringent restrictions than necessary. HIPAA Training
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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
HHS has published an article on the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s effect on the disclosure of COVID-19 vaccination status for healthcare. Remember that HIPAA is not the only set of laws that regulate this information. HIPAADISCLOSING COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS.
Rehmann Confirmed as HIPAA Compliant
HIPAA Journal
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The Troy, MI-based fully integrated professional advisory and asset management firm, Rehmann, has recently been confirmed as being in full compliance with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the HITECH Act.
Does HIPAA Apply to Employers?
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.
Is Google Meet HIPAA Compliant?
HIPAA Journal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
But is Google Meet HIPAA compliant? However, if the service is used by healthcare providers to communicate Protected Health Information, certain measures must be put in place to make Google Meet HIPAA compliant. The BAA Alone Does Not Make Google Meet HIPAA Compliant.
Is Google Cloud HIPAA Compliant?
Compliancy Group
AUGUST 8, 2022
But healthcare practices and the business associates supporting them need to know: Is Google Cloud 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?
Guide to HIPAA Safeguards
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 9, 2022
Requirements to implement HIPAA safeguards appear more often in the text of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act than is often acknowledged. HIPAA Security Rule Safeguards. HIPAA Administrative Safeguards. HIPAA Physical Safeguards. HIPAA Training
How to Report a HIPAA Violation Anonymously
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2022
One of the questions we are sometimes asked is how to report a HIPAA violation anonymously. Consequently, it is not possible to report a HIPAA violation anonymously via the OCR Complaints Portal. HHS´ Office for Civil Rights is not the only “enforcer” of HIPAA.
Are Phone Calls HIPAA Compliant?
HIPAA Journal
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The answer to the question are phone calls HIPAA compliant can be dependent on who is making the call, what the call concerns and who the call is to. Before discussing are phone calls HIPAA compliant, it is important to establish who HIPAA applies to. HIPAA Compliance News
HIPAA Violation Reporting
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 2, 2022
There are many different types of HIPAA violations, but some are not as serious as others. Consequently, a single Covered Entity or Business Associate may have several HIPAA violation reporting processes depending on the nature and potential severity of the event. HIPAA Compliance New
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