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Are interpreters business associates?

If hired by a covered entity and have access to protected health information (PHI) as part of their services, interpreters can be considered business associates under HIPAA.

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Who is responsible for obtaining a HIPAA authorization form?

The responsibility for obtaining a HIPAA authorization form falls on the covered entity or its business associate involved in the use or disclosure...

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Michigan doctor sentenced to prison for HIPAA violations

A Cedar Rapids doctor was sentenced to one month in prison for unlawfully accessing women's medical records and sharing an inappropriate photo of a...

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Is Hullomail HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, Hullomail is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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Columbus, OH joins fight for patient privacy in Texas HIPAA lawsuits

The Columbus City Attorney is seeking to participate in two federal lawsuits in Texas to uphold HIPAA privacy laws that protect patient healthcare...

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Hackers exploit Microsoft Teams in social engineering attack

Cybercriminals manipulate victims through Microsoft Teams, to gain remote access via AnyDesk and deploy malware.

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What are AI hallucinations?

AI hallucinations occur when an artificial intelligence model generates incorrect, misleading, or nonsensical outputs that are not grounded in...

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What is Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the primary anti-discrimination provision within the ACA. It prohibits...

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Who is responsible for ensuring the BAA is in place?

The covered entity is responsible for ensuring that a business associate agreement (BAA) is in place with any business associate who has access to...

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Reviewing your BAA

Reviewing a business associate agreement (BAA) involves ensuring the agreement continues to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and...

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Is Iterable HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, Iterable is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to...

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Hidden notification of the Change Healthcare data breach

The Change Healthcare data breach has raised concerns after the company posted its breach notification online but hid it from search engines, making...

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Why is SOC 2 availability important in healthcare systems?

SOC 2 availability demonstrates a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing uninterrupted and reliable services to their patients. It helps...

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