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7 HIPAA Compliance Tips for Employees

Compliancy Group

Data breaches and privacy concerns are becoming more prevalent, making HIPAA compliance crucial for healthcare organizations. HIPAA provides strict guidelines to protect patients’ sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

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4 Trusted HIPAA Compliance Resources Online

Compliancy Group

Navigating the complexities of HIPAA compliance takes work, especially for healthcare providers and their vendors. Because of the vague nature of the law and the fact that HIPAA compliance is an all-or-nothing endeavor, too many organizations depend on hope more than knowledge. Learn More × Get HIPAA Compliant!

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Healthcare Marketing & HIPAA: Are You Following the Law?

Compliancy Group

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which controls what and when patient information may be shared for marketing purposes, was enacted before the electronic age. HIPAA and Healthcare Marketing. A large part of HIPAA regulates what is appropriate for the use or disclosure of patient information.

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HIPAA Compliance Helps Prevent Small Practice Cybercrime

Compliancy Group

But the best tool to prevent small practice cybercrime can be as basic as having a truly effective HIPAA compliance strategy. For HIPAA compliance to help prevent small practice cybercrime, it must address the particulars of your practice. More Ways HIPAA Compliance Helps Prevent Small Practice Cybercrime.

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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

The protection of patient data, adherence to privacy regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States, and the prevention of cyber threats have become paramount concerns. Compliance in healthcare began to encompass billing, fraud, and abuse prevention.

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Interview: Zbyn?k Sopuch, Chief Technology Officer, Safetica

HIPAA Journal

The HIPAA Journal has spoken with Zbyněk Sopuch, Chief Technology Officer at Safetica Inc., a global software company that provides business data protection and insider threat prevention solutions, including HIPAA-regulated entities. What are your main challenges regarding HIPAA? What is your current position?

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What’s Your Approach to CMS Compliance Requirements?

Compliancy Group

Privacy and security – Compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations to protect patient privacy and data security is crucial. Fraud and abuse prevention – Providers must have effective compliance programs to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare services.