Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

All practices must comply with HIPAA, as well as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Technology plays a crucial role in HIPAA-compliant communication for behavioral health. Embracing Secure EHR Software and Patient Portal Effective EHR software helps ensure HIPAA-compliant interactions.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 10, 2023

Is SurveyMonkey HIPAA compliant? At the present time, SurveyMonkey is HIPAA compliant. Is SurveyMonkey HIPAA Compliant? In its role as a Business Associate, SurveyMonkey is HIPAA compliant. Screening, authorization, and HIPAA training of SurveyMonkey staff. The post Is SurveyMonkey HIPAA Compliant?

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 29, 2023

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights released guidance in 2022 on HIPAA and website tracking technologies and confirmed disclosures of protected health information to third parties via website tracking technologies is a HIPAA violation unless authorization has been received from patients or if there is a valid business associate agreement in place.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 8, 2022

With all of these security and privacy features, the question remains: Is Signal HIPAA compliant? HIPAA Compliant Software Usage. Under HIPAA, any application or software company whose product “touches” (creates, receives, maintains, or transmits) protected health information (PHI) is considered to be a business associate.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2023

When determining if telling a story about a patient is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to take into account who is telling the story, why the story is being told, and what information about the patient is revealed in the story. One of the objectives of the Privacy Rule is to protect patient privacy.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 18, 2024

"A substantial number of hospital websites did not present users with adequate information about the privacy implications of website use, either because they lacked a privacy policy or had a privacy policy that contained limited content about third-party recipients of user information," they said in the report.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Social media’s interplay with healthcare privacy presents a constantly evolving challenge. From the regulated entity perspective, however, they are at a disadvantage in responding to communications on social media sites due to HIPAA and state data privacy laws.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 5, 2023

If your HIPAA-covered organization is planning to use Microsoft Teams to collect, store, share, or transmit electronic PHI, it is important to know how to make Microsoft Teams HIPAA compliant. How to Make Microsoft Teams HIPAA Compliant No software is HIPAA compliant.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 11, 2023

But is Intercom HIPAA compliant? Understanding HIPAA Compliance Before we can determine whether Intercom is HIPAA compliant, let’s first understand what HIPAA compliance entails. Intercom and HIPAA Security Measures When it comes to safeguarding sensitive data, Intercom has implemented several security measures.

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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. The new year will most certainly bring the finalization of the Proposed Rule that will make changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule (“NPRM”).

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The new rule will implement the requirements of the Administrative Simplification Requirements of HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act and will apply to all health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers that currently lack an efficient, uniform method of sending attachments.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hospitals must adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations to ensure patient confidentiality. Failure to comply with HIPAA guidelines can result in severe penalties for hospitals. The primary objective is to maintain the privacy and security of electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

A limited data set under HIPAA is a set of identifiable healthcare information that the HIPAA Privacy Rule permits covered entities to share with certain entities for research purposes, public health activities, and healthcare operations without obtaining prior authorization from patients, if certain conditions are met.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 12, 2023

One of the challenges with developing HIPAA was to create rules that would correct inefficiencies and get the healthcare system working more harmoniously. The way that HIPAA needed to be written has naturally led to the legislation receiving a lot of criticism. How HIPAA has Benefited Healthcare Organizations.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict regulations outlined by HIPAA to ensure patient information’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Conducting regular HIPAA compliance audit reports is critical in identifying weaknesses or vulnerabilities in an organization’s policies, procedures, and systems. Please Wait.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 6, 2023

Providers of healthcare services are required to be HIPAA compliant, and this is especially important for organizations that serve vulnerable populations. Once that process is completed, Compliancy Group’s HIPAA subject matter experts fully assess compliance with the HIPAA Rules and the HITECH Act.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 18, 2023

However, when it comes to handling sensitive patient information in healthcare settings, one important question arises: Is the app Notion HIPAA compliant? This raises concerns for healthcare organizations looking for a secure solution to store and manage patient PHI while maintaining compliance with HIPAA. Please Wait.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS For healthcare organizations, the use of cookies, tracking technologies, digital advertising and analytics tools that other industries use to drive growth presents serious privacy risks and technical challenges. They can't use location services to help patients get to appointments, AHA said.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has issued a bulletin confirming that the use of third-party tracking technologies on websites, web applications, and mobile apps without a business associate agreement (BAA) is a HIPAA violation if the tracking technology collects and transmits individually identifiable health information.

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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

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

APRIL 13, 2022

The integrated software communication organization, KrypticMED, has recently demonstrated compliance with the standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and has been confirmed as having implemented an effective HIPAA compliance program. Of course, this would not be possible without Compliancy Group.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 20, 2022

The law has several nicknames, including the Cybersecurity Best Practices Bill, the HIPAA Security Rule Safe Harbor Law, and the HIPAA Security Rule Recognized Security Practices bill. HIPAA Security Rule Recognized Security Practices Video: Just One More Question. × HIPAA Security Compliance Simplified.

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Health Care Performance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. A PowerPoint slide presentation at hire and annually is not enough. Top Privacy and Security Risks that Can Lead to HIPAA Violations. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere.

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Health Care Performance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. A PowerPoint slide presentation at hire and annually is not enough. Top Privacy and Security Risks that Can Lead to HIPAA Violations. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere.

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Health Care Performance

AUGUST 31, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. A PowerPoint slide presentation at hire and annually is not enough. Top Privacy and Security Risks that Can Lead to HIPAA Violations. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 15, 2021

This week’s chat will be hosted by Brendan Keeler (@healthbjk) on the topic “Healthcare Technology Regulation: Past, Present and Future.” We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 6/18 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). ” Regulation.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 1, 2022

Your practice must be presented with a judge-signed order designating this. When you are presented with a conflict take the stance of restricting the release until you are presented with an agreement between the parents or a legal document. The parent being blocked has to have their “parental rights” removed by the court.

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Health Care Performance

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. Top Privacy and Security Risks that Can Lead to HIPAA Violations. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere. October 19, 2022. 60 minutes.

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Health Care Performance

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. Top Privacy and Security Risks that Can Lead to HIPAA Violations. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere. October 19, 2022. 60 minutes.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

AUGUST 4, 2023

HIPAA Rules for Online Reviews While the consensus for most businesses is to publicly respond to online reviews, healthcare professionals are limited in what they can communicate in a public forum due to HIPAA. Follow your online review process for how to respond appropriately to remain HIPAA-compliant. Don’t ignore criticism.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 24, 2019

The article Implementing QA In Healthcare Industry Often Presents a Challenge appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Now as the name implies, quality insurance is all about maintaining “high quality” on a constant basis. And […].

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 1, 2022

Regardless of the method used, communications such as cloud-based VoIP, telehealth, texting, and email in healthcare must comply fully with HIPAA rules and regulations. . HIPAA Requirements for Communications in Healthcare: Covered Entities vs. Business Associates. Let’s Simplify Compliance Do you need help with HIPAA?

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Health Care Performance

JANUARY 18, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima. HIPAA Security Update. Your HIPAA security program is your defense, and the key to maintaining continuity of care. January 25, 2023. 90 minutes.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 29, 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. Director, HIPAA Security & Regulatory Compliance, PPFA.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 11, 2022

Nearly Half of Healthcare Orgs Have No HIPAA Incident Response Plan for Cyberattacks. Despite the growing threat of cyberattacks such as phishing, hacking, and ransomware, 42 percent of surveyed healthcare organizations haven’t implemented a HIPAA incident response plan to address these vulnerabilities.

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