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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 4, 2024 6:00:00 AM
No, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is not a covered entity under HIPAA. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the SSA does not meet the criteria outlined in HIPAA regulations, which define covered entities as...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 4:30:00 AM
There are cases where full access to patient health is necessary, such as for diagnosis or public health purposes.The minimum necessary standard...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 4:14:45 AM
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that some Medicare Advantage (MA) companies may be using health risk assessments (HRAs) and chart reviews...
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While not all DCPs are regulated by HIPAA, using HIPAA compliant email can help DCPs build patient trust through transparency and accountability. It...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 3:52:10 AM
Mental and physical health often work in tandem and patients may experience physical symptoms as a result of mental health disorders. Primary care...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 4, 2024 3:45:00 AM
Network segmentation is a security practice that involves dividing a computer network into smaller, manageable sub-networks (segments). This approach...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 3:45:00 AM
Hijacking communications between patients and providers often allows cybercriminals to extract information and solicit payments and other actions...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 1, 2024 5:29:40 PM
In May 2024, hackers breached Landmark Admin’s network, encrypting systems and stealing sensitive information from over 800,000 people.
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Farah Amod: Nov 1, 2024 5:14:08 PM
According to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Breach Portal, healthcare data breaches saw a notable decline in September 2024, with only 34...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 1, 2024 4:51:29 PM
The HHS has settled its first enforcement action in the OCR’s Risk Analysis Initiative in a settlement with the Bryan County Ambulance Authority.
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 31, 2024 1:39:05 PM
Laredo Medical Center (Laredo) is suing Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the HHS, over a Medicare payment dispute concerning low-income patient care.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 31, 2024 1:30:18 PM
Access controls are the security protocols and measures that determine who can access specific resources, systems, or information within an...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 31, 2024 1:22:44 PM
While related, deidentification and limited data sets are distinct concepts under HIPAA with each serving a specific purpose in the healthcare...
