HIPAA Journal

JULY 26, 2023

There is a common misconception that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies to health apps; however, the majority of health apps are not covered by HIPAA nor is the health information collected, stored, or transmitted by the apps. According to a recent ClearDATA Harris Poll survey of 2,000 U.S.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 15, 2023

We have compiled these HIPAA Compliance Guidelines because HIPAA rules and regulations can be very confusing for healthcare professionals tasked with ensuring HIPAA compliance at their organization. Please use the form on this page to arrange to receive a free copy of the HIPAA Guidelines Checklist.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 6, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has agreed to settle a HIPAA violation case with a New Jersey provider of adult and child psychiatric services for $30,000. You can read more about HIPAA and social media here. In addition to the impermissible disclosures of PHI, which violated 45 C.F.R.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

All HIPAA covered entities must familiarize themselves with the HIPAA breach notification requirements and develop a breach response plan that can be implemented as soon as a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI) is discovered. Summary of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 6, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has agreed to settle a HIPAA violation case with a New Jersey provider of adult and child psychiatric services for $30,000. You can read more about HIPAA and social media here. In addition to the impermissible disclosures of PHI, which violated 45 C.F.R.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 24, 2024

One crucial aspect of this protection is the HIPAA breach risk assessment tool and how it aids healthcare organizations in identifying potential vulnerabilities. Unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of PHI that compromises its security or privacy is considered a breach.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. In this blog post, explore how American Medical Compliance offers the HIPAA compliance services every healthcare organization needs in 2024.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In its October 2022 cybersecurity newsletter, OCR has reminded HIPAA-regulated entities of their obligations with respect to security incidents, including clarifying the breach reporting timeframe and when the clock starts ticking. The number of healthcare data breaches being reported continues to increase.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 25, 2024

After all, if companies as massive as Change Healthcare, who undoubtedly had advanced cybersecurity measures in place, can be breached then what makes your business immune? For example, throughout 2023 about one in three Americans were affected by health-related data breaches. The number of attacks continues to surge.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 18, 2024

When reporting these events, an incident response plan is crucial, as it outlines the next steps for individuals to take and how to respond. When reporting these events, an incident response plan is crucial, as it outlines the next steps for individuals to take and how to respond.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 5, 2024

Standards relevant to HIPAA compliance for email appear throughout the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Regulations – from the applicability and preemption standards of Part 160 (the General Requirements) to the privacy, security, and breach notification standards of Part 164.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 3, 2022

Already in 2022, there have been several major cyberattacks on vendors used by healthcare organizations, one of which impacted 650 of the company’s HIPAA-covered entity clients. companies across a range of industry sectors, including healthcare, to learn more about their cybersecurity practices and how they are managing third-party risk.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009.

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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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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a newsletter on cybersecurity awareness and how best to protect the privacy and security of confidential data. The October 2022 OCR Cybersecurity Newsletter can be found here.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

With the rise in these attacks, healthcare organizations must have an in-depth understanding of their security posture, including how breaches may occur and how to take an offensive approach to defend against them. As such, IT administrators must ensure they are addressing basic security needs.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 21, 2023

There is a common myth that cybersecurity is the sole responsibility of the IT department; however, a majority of the respondents were aware that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. A recent Salesforce survey revealed some of the security gaps that exist in healthcare organizations, even those that have a security-first culture.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the realm of healthcare, HIPAA compliance is the de-facto standard, and compliance is non-negotiable. The onus is on healthcare organizations to ensure anyone handling sensitive patient information is well-trained and knowledgeable on HIPAA standards and practices. This is why HIPAA training software is so important.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 24, 2023

HIPAA compliance is critical for healthcare providers, and violations can result in hefty fines and reputation damage. A HIPAA remediation plan is a comprehensive strategy that healthcare professionals can implement to ensure that they are HIPAA compliant.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 16, 2022

These attacks had severe repercussions for the breached entities, causing disruption to IT systems, communications, supply chains, and internal operations, with four out of 10 breached organizations saying they suffered lasting brand damage. A major focus for security teams, in addition to reducing risks, is improving cyber resilience.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 4, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has conducted two rounds of HIPAA audits on covered entities and business associates to assess compliance with the HIPAA Rules. Webinar: From Panicked to Prepared: How to Reply to a HIPAA Audit Thursday, April 27, 2023 11:00 a.m. PT ¦ 12:00 p.m.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 18, 2023

Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, but when healthcare staff does, it can cause significant repercussions regarding HIPAA. But by being aware of common HIPAA mistakes staff makes, you can limit your practice’s risk. A large portion of HIPAA violations occur from employees accessing information that they shouldn’t. Find Out More!

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

2023 was a banner year for healthcare fines and breaches. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights settled thirteen cases with healthcare organizations for potential HIPAA violations. The OCR breach portal also listed 553 large-scale breaches on its site. million, totaling $4,176,500.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

HIPAA fines are issued for various reasons and are usually the result of a settlement to end an Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigation. OCR investigates organizations when breaches occur, or there is a complaint by a patient or employee. Life Hope Labs did not provide access until February 2022.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 31, 2022

HIPAA requires healthcare organizations to report security incidents to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). HIPAA defines a security incident as “ the attempted or successful unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of information or interference with system operations in an information system.”.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 21, 2024

OIG compliance training is crucial to ensure that providers and other employees understand and implement the laws designed to prevent fraud, breaches of patient privacy, and other behaviors that undermine the federal programs that patients depend on. For instance, you must ensure all personnel renew their training on time.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 6, 2023

Although HIPAA is frequently discussed, it’s also often misunderstood. This is because HIPAA applies to a wide variety of businesses, making it difficult to understand how it applies to your specific business. As a healthcare business consultant, you must take measures to ensure HIPAA compliance. Find Out More!

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 10, 2022

On December 23, 2021, FlexBooker disclosed that it had suffered a breach that resulted in the theft of sensitive data, some of which has been posted to the dark web. According to reports from Have I Been Pwned, the FlexBooker breach has affected 3,756,794 users thus far. What Do We Know About the FlexBooker Breach?

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 19, 2022

Healthcare data breaches are being reported in record numbers with tens of millions of patients having their healthcare data exposed or impermissibly disclosed every year. 92% of respondents to the survey believe privacy is a basic right and their health data should not be available for corporations or other individuals to buy.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 22, 2024

Our supplier compliance checklist will help guide you through vendor audits and how to ensure you’ve chosen the right partners for your organization. For example, a healthcare IT vendor should include items related to HIPAA, while a checklist for a food vendor should focus on FDA or USDA regulations.

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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. We will delve into the importance of HIPAA and Privacy Act training in clinical environments. Please Wait.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Are you tired of stressing over HIPAA compliance for your healthcare organization? As the healthcare industry grows, so does the need for HIPAA compliance. However, with Compliancy Group’s innovative HIPAA compliance software, “The Guard,” you can rest easy knowing that your organization is fully compliant.

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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. In its role as a Business Associate, SurveyMonkey is HIPAA compliant. Data backup and disaster recovery plans.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

Cyberattacks and data breaches have been reported by the L.A. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health has recently notified the California Attorney General about a breach of an employee’s email account. Similar attacks occurred on October 6, 2023, and October 24, 2023.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 4, 2023

Several hospitals have started notifying patients about a data breach at the consulting company, Adelanto HealthCare Ventures (AHCV). According to the breach notifications recently issued by the hospitals, their business associate provided AHCV with claim information on their patients to allow AHCV to perform its contracted services.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 3, 2023

With a staggering number of healthcare data breaches making headlines, it’s no wonder that patients are growing increasingly anxious about the safety of their sensitive health information. In fact, just in the first half of 2023, the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights received reports of 339 data breaches involving 500 or more records.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 22, 2024

The duration of HIPAA training varies depending on the specific needs and roles of the individuals being trained, but for healthcare staff undergoing annual HIPAA refresher training, it typically takes about 90 minutes to complete. A typical HIPAA training course covers essential topics to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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