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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 16, 2024 6:24:34 AM
A covered entity should notify patients directly when a data breach involves their PHI.
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Farah Amod: Sep 16, 2024 6:21:33 AM
As cyberattacks and data breaches increase, improving physical security in healthcare facilities is necessary. HIPAA-covered entities and business...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 16, 2024 6:00:47 AM
Debt collection agencies working in the healthcare sector face a unique challenge: complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability...
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Abby Grifno: Sep 16, 2024 5:51:45 AM
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) have begun notifying individuals of a...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 16, 2024 3:33:07 AM
In August 2024, the OCR released a cybersecurity newsletter on the role of facility access controls under the HIPAA Security Rule. The newsletter...
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Abby Grifno: Sep 16, 2024 3:30:00 AM
What happened Slim CD recently disclosed a data breach that ultimately compromised the credit card and personal data of 1.7 million individuals.
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 16, 2024 3:22:42 AM
Subcontractors are considered business associates under HIPAA when they directly handle, manage, or can access protected health information (PHI) as...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 16, 2024 3:15:51 AM
Charge capture is recording and submitting for reimbursement all medical procedures and services provided to a patient within the provider's care.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 15, 2024 2:57:08 PM
HIPAA compliance reassures patients that their privacy and security are a priority, enhancing their confidence in healthcare services.
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Farah Amod: Sep 15, 2024 2:37:38 PM
Email is a common communication tool, but it also attracts malicious actors. To strengthen your email security, focus on Domain Name System (DNS)...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 15, 2024 2:25:52 PM
While having your HIPAA audit appeal denied can be disheartening, it also provides an opportunity to strengthen your organization’s compliance...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 15, 2024 2:00:20 PM
Rate limiting controls the number of requests made from an API to promote fair access, and maintain peak performance.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 15, 2024 6:32:58 AM
HIPAA compliance partners help healthcare organizations achieve and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations by providing expert guidance,...
