Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 18, 2024

With patient data and provider reimbursements at risk, the incident underscores the urgency for healthcare organizations to partner with technology solutions that prioritize cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. The recent cyberattack on a major healthcare IT vendor, as outlined in the letter from the U.S.

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Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 18, 2024

With patient data and provider reimbursements at risk, the incident underscores the urgency for healthcare organizations to partner with technology solutions that prioritize cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. The recent cyberattack on a major healthcare IT vendor, as outlined in the letter from the U.S.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 29, 2024

Jim Broome, President and CTO, DirectDefense It’s not a matter of if but when an organization will face a security incident. The administration side holds sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, credit card details, and medical records, making it an attractive target for hackers looking to facilitate identity theft.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Healthcare organizations need to fully understand FWA compliance to maintain integrity, protect patients, and uphold regulatory standards. Healthcare organizations need to fully understand FWA compliance to maintain integrity, protect patients, and uphold regulatory standards. The objective of the AKS is to deter conflicts of interest.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It is not just about following rules but about maintaining the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior. It is not just about following rules but about maintaining the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 18, 2024

As technology plays such a pivotal role in healthcare, touching on core aspects of patients’ most confidential information, the industry must properly manage all information. These reports are crucial for maintaining trust in healthcare data systems. These reports are crucial for maintaining trust in healthcare data systems.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The following is a guest article by Mitchell Perry, VP Compliance & Security at Access In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare IT in US healthcare frameworks, integrating electronic health records (EHRs) has become a cornerstone for providers. If healthcare providers fail to comply, the consequences can be costly.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Healthcare organizations work with a broad range of service organizations, allowing experts to manage tasks outside their essential goals of managing patient care. Please continue reading this guide to learn how SOC audit training has become a critical component in fortifying data protection mechanisms for service organizations.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 20, 2022

To comply with the HIPAA Security Rule, organizations are required to implement safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information, and reduce risks to a low and acceptable level.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 29, 2023

The following is a guest article by Oliver Patterson, Director of Product Management, VIPRE Security Group In the digital era, email has become an indispensable communication tool for healthcare organizations. According to various studies, the healthcare industry experiences a high frequency of data breaches and cyberattacks.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This is why it’s absolutely crucial to safeguard personal data. This is especially true in healthcare settings, where patient confidentiality is paramount. Understanding HIPAA: Protecting Patient Information The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , commonly known as HIPAA, was enacted in 1996.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 20, 2024

To address this risk at an enterprise level, physician leadership (CMO, compliance officers) will need to establish that best practices are followed consistently across the physician population. All of this could lead to incorrect data being recorded, stored, and used for patient care.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) stands as a pillar of modern healthcare, offering a framework for safeguarding sensitive patient data. This landmark legislation, enacted in 1996, pivoted the healthcare industry toward stringent data protection to help ensure patient privacy and foster trust.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 20, 2023

Ben Herzberg, Chief Scientist of Satori The latest report from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) reveals a concerning trend: HIPAA violations and data breaches are drastically increasing. Small data breaches increased by 5.4% Acquiring the budget and resources needed to adhere to the Security Rule’s comprehensive requirements.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 13, 2022

RHD said it engaged outside forensics specialists to investigate the extent of the breach and ensure the security of its offices and computer servers. Training has also been provided to employees on best practices for protecting confidential information. The data was uploaded to the leak site on March 17, 2022.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 25, 2024

Healthcare organizations must navigate a multitude of regulations and requirements to maintain the highest standards of care while protecting patient privacy and safety. It ensures that patients receive quality care without compromising safety or privacy. What is a Healthcare Compliance Due Diligence Checklist?

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s world, where information is just a click away, the healthcare industry faces numerous challenges regarding data security. With the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing reliance on electronic health records, protecting patient data has become a top priority for healthcare providers.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

When the sector is set to face shortages of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034, generative AI could alleviate administrative work, such as summarizing patient calls and managing electronic health records (EHRs), to allow medical staff to focus on improving patient care.

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Total HIPAA

JULY 12, 2023

Security is crucial for hospitals and doctors’ offices to protect sensitive patient information. In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of physical and network security. By comparing clean and messy doctor’s offices, we’ll highlight how security impacts patients’ trust.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 17, 2024

Telehealth offers patients greater access to healthcare services and providers get more flexibility in their schedules. Let’s look at the industry’s unique credentialing process, challenges, and how telehealth practices are adopting technology to prepare for the future. secure messaging or store-and-forward technologies).

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Attack and the Settlement After filing a breach report with OCR in 2019 reporting a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 206,695 patients, the OCR launched an investigation into the BA’s HIPAA compliance. This leaves hospitals and their patients vulnerable to data and security breaches.”

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Data security and privacy are paramount in healthcare settings, from large healthcare organizations to small private practices. This documentation serves as a testament to a company’s commitment to maintaining high standards within its systems to ensure data protection and patient privacy.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 20, 2023

Not only does non-compliance lead to severe financial penalties but it also puts patients’ privacy at risk. 7 HIPAA Best Practices to Guide Your Compliance The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) is a federal law that regulates the way healthcare providers handle sensitive patient information.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In particular, medical chatbots can achieve everything from improving the efficiency and quality of care, to quickly connecting patients to important information or providers. Like most machine learning tools, the more data a medical chatbot is trained on, the better it will perform.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 29, 2024

A service organization control (SOC) 2 report is important for assessing a healthcare organization’s commitment to financial and patient data security. When it comes to maintaining the highest cybersecurity measures, these reports are like medical check-ups for online security during periods of organizational transition.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 28, 2024

SOC 2 and NIST frameworks both aim to protect your company’s and client’s data. However, both options protect your data in different ways. Why Data Security in Healthcare is Important Data security in healthcare is a critical component of patient care and regulatory compliance.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 28, 2022

HIPAA training is a requirement of the Privacy and Security Rules. The purpose of training workforces on HIPAA-related policies and security awareness is so they can perform their roles compliantly and avoid making mistakes that could result in a privacy violation. Reduce the Risk of HIPAA Violations. Demonstrate a Good Faith Effort.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In an era where data breaches and privacy concerns are making headlines regularly, it has become increasingly important for organizations to prioritize protecting sensitive information. The law established standards for the electronic exchange, privacy, and security of PHI. Schedule Now × Schedule a Demo Find Out More!

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

HIPAA compliance is a fundamental aspect of healthcare operations in the United States, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding patient privacy and data security. Compliance is essential for operating within the legal framework, providing high-quality care, and maintaining the trust of patients and the community​.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Yesterday, we shared a number of the insights into the health data and interoperability needs in healthcare. With 15+ years of experience in information technology, I’ve observed our collective security first mentality increasing focus on vendor management and long term system compliance and sustainability.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

JUNE 9, 2023

In healthcare, maintaining high ethical standards and responsible practices are paramount to providing quality care and preserving patient trust. It encompasses healthcare compliance, fraud prevention, ethics, adherence to rules and laws, and safeguarding patient information. Ethics form the foundation of the HCC.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for healthcare is not just a measure of compliance; it’s a strategic move toward ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical healthcare data in the digital age and as a companion to your existing healthcare compliance plan. Founded by the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

From small, independent practitioners to large, integrated health systems, cyberattacks on healthcare records, IT systems, and medical devices have infected even the most protected systems,” the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says. Let’s not forget intrusions are always about the data, ransomware is no different.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 12, 2022

On January 1, 2022, a Florida based healthcare system notified patients and staff that their personal information was subject to a data breach that began on October 15, 2021. There are reports that the data breach affected more than 1.3 million patients and staff.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 8, 2023

In the current digital environment, businesses are constantly bombarded with data. That data comes in all shapes and sizes, from structured and unstructured to static and streaming. Although AI is a revolutionary technology, it won’t work without near real-time data.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive information in today’s digital age is extremely important and must be taken seriously. Organizations must adopt robust measures to protect their customers’ data from unauthorized access or breaches. Learn More × Rated #1 on G2 for Healthcare Compliance Find Out More! Please Wait.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 21, 2021

Even while the pandemic continues, healthcare provider organizations have begun to stabilize these infrastructures and revisit the technologies and workflows deployed earlier in the crisis and turn them into standard practices. How can telehealth and remote patient monitoring technologies help support chronic and acute care anywhere?

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