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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 16, 2024 6:24:26 PM
Informal caregivers are those who provide unpaid medical care for another individual. Informal caregivers are not required to be HIPAA compliant;...
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Recently, healthcare providers and health plans have been major targets of cyberattacks, causing the impermissible disclosure of protected health...
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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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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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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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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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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,...
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Farah Amod: Sep 13, 2024 1:04:34 PM
The HIPAA privacy rule has three exceptions allowing healthcare providers to disclose PHI without patient authorization: treatment, payment, and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 13, 2024 12:51:15 PM
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is central to enforcing HIPAA compliance, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)....
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 13, 2024 11:25:32 AM
On average, sending a one-page fax takes 30 seconds to a minute, but many factors—such as the length of the document, connection quality, machine...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 13, 2024 11:17:38 AM
No, marijuana dispensaries are not covered entities.
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HIPAA compliance is often discussed in the context of covered entities like healthcare providers and insurance companies but many federal agencies...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 12, 2024 2:03:13 PM
Disclosing protected health information (PHI) is governed by strict regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality. Under the Health...
