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. Know your risks, so they can be mitigated accordingly.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These programs help to promote lawful and ethical conduct within healthcare organizations and minimize the risk of legal violations, such as fraud, abuse, and other unethical behaviors. Why do healthcare facilities use corporate compliance programs? Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

What happens if you violate HIPAA depends on the nature and consequences of the violation, the motive for the violation, and whether you knew – or should have known – that the violation was indeed a violation. What happens if you violate HIPAA can also depend on if or how the violation is identified. identity theft).

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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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Compliancy Group

APRIL 12, 2023

While this can be beneficial, it also poses a significant risk to the security of sensitive data. According to a recent report from the vendor risk management firm Black Kite, there has been a rise in both the impact and destruction caused by cyberattacks on third-party suppliers. Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant!

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Your first step to SOC 2 compliance is completing a SOC 2 readiness assessment. What is a SOC 2 Gap Assessment? Your SOC 2 gap assessment should look at several areas to ensure security practices are adequately addressed. When Should You Complete an Assessment and Why?

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Adhering to regulatory guidelines and ethical standards is of the utmost importance in every healthcare setting. It’s why we’ve compiled a series of the most common healthcare compliance FAQs and their answers. Why Is Compliance Important? What Is HIPAA and How Does It Impact Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

APRIL 16, 2024

As the regulatory landscape evolves, having robust healthcare compliance software to ensure you’re audit-ready will become increasingly important for compliance officers in 2024. We’ll cover essential capabilities like risk assessment, audit management, and real-time monitoring to help maintain a culture of compliance.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

As healthcare continues to benefit from digital innovation, more and more software applications are becoming part of the ecosystem — healthcare risk management software among them. This critical software is a cornerstone in healthcare organizations because of how important it is within the realm of compliance. Understand Risks.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 31, 2023

The reason the HIPAA retention requirements needs clarifying is that the distinction between HIPAA medical records retention and HIPAA record retention can be confusing. Throughout the Administrative Simplification Regulations of HIPAA, there are several references to HIPAA data retention.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Assessing and managing supply chain risk is now one of the biggest cybersecurity challenges in healthcare. A recent study conducted by SecurityScorecard and the Cyentia Institute explored the reasons why data breaches at third parties and fourth parties are now so common. In healthcare, the average was 15.5.

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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. Need help with your remediation plans?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 4, 2022

The Digital Health Assessment Framework will help analyze technologies including mobile apps and web-based tools used by professionals and consumers. WHY IT MATTERS. Where security and privacy are concerned, policymakers have noted that laws such as HIPAA do not necessarily adequately cover modern technologies. THE LARGER TREND.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 20, 2024

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Key value propositions included risk assessment, chronic condition management, and support for mental health. Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 28, 2024

Service Organization Control Type 2 (SOC 2) is typically considered the more popular cybersecurity framework in the healthcare industry because its guidelines closely compare to HIPAA requirements. 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

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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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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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This is why it’s absolutely crucial to safeguard personal data. 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. Schedule Now × Schedule a Demo Find Out More!

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 13, 2023

A recent survey conducted for the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Councils (HSCC) found that healthcare organizations of all sizes are struggling to manage third-party risks, especially small- and medium-sized healthcare organizations, which typically have limited budgets and resources to devote to third-party risk management.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 2, 2022

Ultimately, your vendor’s vulnerabilities are your vulnerabilities, which is why HIPAA emphasizes the importance of business associate compliance. Business associate vendors must be compliant with HIPAA standards. So how do you ensure that you are choosing HIPAA compliant vendors? What is a Business Associate?

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Compliancy Group

JULY 6, 2023

With various regulations like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and FWA (Fraud, Waste, and Abuse) in place, it is crucial for healthcare providers to adhere to these guidelines to ensure patient safety, privacy, and ethical practices.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

Healthcare organizations and their business associates that want to share protected health information in a HIPAA-compliant way must do so in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which limits the possible uses and disclosures of PHI, but de-identification of protected health information means HIPAA Privacy Rule restrictions no longer apply.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Department of Commerce, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework offers a comprehensive approach to managing cybersecurity risks in various sectors, including healthcare. The list reveals why NIST Healthcare Cybersecurity is an essential protective standard. Enhanced risk management.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 22, 2023

You might think that something as vital as HIPAA compliance would be a yearly requirement. The truth is, there’s nothing in HIPAA law about annual requirements. What Does HIPAA Require for Risk Assessments? HIPAA rules and regulations are a perfect example of a double-edged sword. Learn More! ×

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 9, 2024

It also provides an introduction to all things related to healthcare compliance, which is important for all healthcare facilities to know about. Staying Compliant in Healthcare HIPAA plays a large role in healthcare compliance. Staying Compliant in Healthcare HIPAA plays a large role in healthcare compliance.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 12, 2022

has used Compliancy Group’s proprietary HIPAA methodology and has been confirmed as compliant with the HIPAA Rules and the HITECH Act. Achieving and maintaining compliance can be a challenge, which is why many practices seek assistance from third-party compliance specialists. Eric G Piasick D.M.D. The post Eric G Piasick D.M.D

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 29, 2023

When it comes to HIPAA compliance, businesses are faced with a myriad of options. With our comprehensive approach to HIPAA compliance, this innovative platform provides everything businesses need to be absolutely sure that they are meeting all requirements necessary to be HIPAA compliant. Find Out More! Please Wait.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) training is required on an annual basis for employees, compliance and mitigating risks of hazards on a departmental or organizational level is an ongoing task for any healthcare organization.

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Let’s delve into the significance of a SOC 2 certification, its process, and why it has become a benchmark for secure data management. SOC 2 Type 2 Certification While SOC 2 Type 1 certification assesses an organization’s controls at a specific point in time, SOC 2 Type 2 certification evaluates these controls over a defined period.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights settled thirteen cases with healthcare organizations for potential HIPAA violations. 2023 OCR Fines: Who and Why In 2023, the HHS OCR settled cases with eight covered entities and four business associates for potential HIPAA violations.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

WHY IT MATTERS. Writers also flagged the HIPAA flexibilities around telehealth. " The American Medical Association also acknowledged the inequities that virtual care can perpetrate, and the importance of working for policies that will address those inequities, in its recent resolution this past week. THE LARGER TREND.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 19, 2023

Wondering why your practice or organization should be HIPAA compliant? In the United States, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 to regulate the handling and protecting confidential medical information. million per year for each violation of HIPAA.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 13, 2022

Dalen Dental Clinic in Whitefish, MT, has been confirmed as achieving compliance with the Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Omnibus Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the standards of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It helps healthcare organizations meet their legal and ethical obligations, reduce the risk of compliance violations, and ensure the highest standards of patient care and data security. It simplifies and centralizes compliance management, saving time and resources while mitigating potential risks.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. This becomes increasingly important as value-based care models take hold and more providers are judged on their ability to address non-clinical effects of clinical outcomes.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 27, 2022

For an IT service provider, reselling HIPAA compliance, or simply servicing a healthcare client, poses risks but can also be extremely rewarding. For an IT service provider, reselling HIPAA compliance, or simply servicing a healthcare client, poses risks but can also be extremely rewarding. Learn More! ×

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These are just few examples: Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) : Supports the overall health and safety of workers by reducing the risk of injury, illness, death, suffering, and financial hardship. This agency enforces HIPAA rules. Why Is Healthcare Compliance Important?

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