Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It’s safe to assume that securing protected healthcare information (PHI) would be a top priority for healthcare IT and security professionals, even if HIPAA didn’t require it. In the healthcare industry, HIPAA provides an additional layer of risk management complexity. That offshore support can still be HIPAA compliant.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

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. The HIPAA Rules were developed to cover healthcare organizations of different types and sizes, so the Rules needed to be flexible to accommodate this diversity.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 30, 2023

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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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 12, 2023

The very first enforcement of the new year was announced on January 3 rd. 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 NPRM was published in 2021 for public comments.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 21, 2023

The HIPAA Privacy Rule, established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), was designed to protect sensitive patient information from unauthorized access. In the bustling world of healthcare, numerous examples of HIPAA privacy rule violations can befall even the most diligent organizations.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 28, 2023

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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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

With the right planning and questions, businesses can establish a relationship with a managed service provider (MSP) offering HIPAA Cloud Hosting services. HIPAA compliance and cloud computing. Public cloud HIPAA compliance refers to offerings by MSPs that conform to the privacy and security standards laid out in the HIPAA rules.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 29, 2024

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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Medisys Compliance

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The facility can save a lot of time and money by outsourcing medical billing and coding to a HIPAA compliant billing company. Everyone is constantly busy, in-house resources of your practice juggle many responsibilities, and all hands are needed to execute crucial tasks. In no small measure, most healthcare facilities are always busy.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 28, 2023

iHealth Solutions, LLC, also known as Advantum Health, a Kentucky-based business associate providing coding, billing, and onsite IT services to healthcare providers, has settled potential violations of the HIPAA Security Rule with OCR. Protect Against HIPAA Fines HIPAA compliant organizations don’t get fined. Please Wait.

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Healthcare It News

MAY 2, 2024

Unable to process claim payments, the American Medical Association said that based on its recent survey, conducted on March 26 through April 3 small medical practices will close because of the Change cyberattack. " But the presence of older backups, and upgrades in process, doesn't excuse UHG for some observers.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the paper, the HHS indicated it will be adopting a carrot-and-stick approach by developing voluntary Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Cybersecurity Goals (CPGs) that consist of cybersecurity measures that will have the greatest impact on security along with an update to the HIPAA Security Rule to add new cybersecurity requirements.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In the cloud, you share resources with multiple users on the same physical computer. By transitioning to dedicated hardware in a data center, you regain full control over your servers and can chart your own course when it comes to updates and implementing security and privacy measures mandated by HIPAA regulations.

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Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Here at Total HIPAA, we pride ourselves on providing helpful resources for all businesses striving for HIPAA compliance. As we approach the end of 2020, we reflect on the most popular HIPAA topics this year. CCPA & HIPAA: Important Intersections. HIPAA Compliant efax Provider Recommendations.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. What is HIPAA Compliance? This is a long, comprehensive post.

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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

FHIR, or Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, are quickly being adopted on a massive scale. While only 24% of healthcare companies currently utilize application programming […] The article 3 Ways Process Automation Can Help with FHIR Adoption appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Resource Anesthesiology Associates PC. Resource Anesthesiology Associates of IL PC. Resource Anesthesiology Associates of CA A Medical Corporation. HIPAA-Regulated Entities Affected by Data Breaches. HIPAA-regulated entities in 22 states reported data breaches in September. HIPAA Enforcement Activity in September.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 24, 2023

The extent to which these tracking technologies have been used by healthcare organizations prompted OCR to issue guidance on these technologies, highlighting the considerable potential for HIPAA violations. Healthcare data breaches were reported by HIPAA-regulated entities in 49 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico in 2022.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

And as JDSupra points out, t he OIG’s increased resources for compliance education may signal heightened audit and enforcement initiatives in the future. Review Recent Compliance Changes There is a major shift in compliance priorities toward addressing health inequities and improving access to quality healthcare services.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 13, 2022

Resources for Human Development Reports Breach Affecting 46,673 Individuals. The Philadelphia, PA-based national human services nonprofit organization, Resources for Human Development (RHD), has recently confirmed that a hard drive containing the protected health information of 46,673 individuals has been stolen.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 24, 2023

Utah has updated its data breach regulations and from May 3, 2023, will require a breached entity to send a notification to the Utah Attorney General in the event of a breach of the personal information of 500 or more Utah residents. The post Utah Updates Data Breach Notification Requirements appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 12, 2022

While the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) usually prohibits physicians from disclosing identifiable health information, the law creates an exception that permits, but does not require, physicians to disclose such data for law enforcement purposes.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 24, 2022

5 health plans, 71,244 patients, 3% of patients affected by hacking. Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant. HIPAA and cybersecurity go hand-in-hand. Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant! 3 healthcare providers, 12,235 patients, 49.7% 3 health plans, 11,045 patients, 44.8% Find Out More!

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In short-staffed healthcare environments, microlearning becomes a valuable resource for time-crunched professionals who need to upskill and educate themselves quickly and efficiently. Continuous education (such as HIPAA) HIPAA training is required annually, but most healthcare organizations require refreshers more often.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Practice Resources, LLC. Ransomware attack (Practice Resources). Data Breached by HIPAA Regulated Entity. Health plans were the worst affected HIPAA-regulated entity, with 35 data breaches reported. HIPAA Enforcement Activity in August 2022. Novant Health Inc. Business Associate. Electronic Medical Record.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

OCTOBER 10, 2023

HIPAA: Why is a Password Policy Important? One of the critical aspects of achieving HIPAA compliance is enforcing a mandatory password policy. Compromised Patient Privacy: HIPAA’s primary goal is to protect patient privacy and ensure the confidentiality of medical information.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 22, 2022

Comcast Business DDoS Mitigation Services defended customers against 24,845 multi-vector attacks targeting layers 3, 4, & 7 (Network, Transport & Application) simultaneously. The post 2021 Saw Record Numbers of DDoS Attacks on the Healthcare Industry appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

The forensic investigation confirmed the attackers gained access to its systems on April 3, 2023. The post Multiple Data Breaches Reported by Iowa Medicaid and South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources appeared first on HIPAA Journal. In total, more than 4 million individuals were affected by the ILS data breach.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Stanley Street Treatment and Resources Discloses October 2021 Data Breach. The Fall River, MA-based addiction and treatment center, Stanley Street Treatment and Resources, Inc. A threat actor gained access to its systems and potentially removed files on June 3, 2022.

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Total HIPAA

JULY 21, 2020

HIPAA compliance for employers is a complicated and nuanced topic. Though you may believe you’re not affected by HIPAA, many groups usually have access to more PHI than they realize. In this article, we outline some of the issues that you may face as a benefits specialist and the connection between ERISA and HIPAA.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 29, 2024

In 2023, the healthcare industry faced its toughest year, with over 124 million health records breached in a total of 725 hacking incidents, according to The HIPAA Journal. Jim Broome, President and CTO, DirectDefense It’s not a matter of if but when an organization will face a security incident.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Several healthcare providers have reported similar breaches this year, prompting OCR to issue a warning to HIPAA-regulated entities this month over the use of tracking technologies on websites and mobile applications. Stanley Street Treatment and Resources, Inc. HIPAA-Regulated Entities Affected by Data Breaches.

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Healthcare Law Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

By providing data on enforcement actions and insight into areas of noncompliance, the reports assist HIPAA entities to mitigate risk, prioritize compliance efforts, and promote industry accountability.

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Redox

JANUARY 24, 2024

CMS just finalized the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule CMS-0057-F , or what many have called the “Interop 3” rule. I provided an overview of the proposed Interop 3 rule last February. But: There is still hope. Today I will focus on some of the major changes and clarifications associated with the final rule.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 30, 2023

Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity go hand-in-hand. Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant! of patients affected by hacking 3 Other Causes, 276,788 patients, 14.1% Protect your business by becoming compliant today! Find Out More! Please Wait.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

City of Dallas Health Plans Breached: Intrusion into Personal Information According to a report filed with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on August 3, personal information was accessed through the city’s self-insured group health plans. Prevent HIPAA Breaches Don’t fall victim to breaches. Please Wait.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 9, 2023

File encryption can cause massive disruption to business operations; however, file encryption is noisy and more resource intensive. These attacks require fewer resources and are far faster, and are less likely to be detected and blocked by security teams.

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