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The impact of HIPAA violations on patient care
When HIPAA guidelines are violated, it can lead to psychological and emotional consequences, social and interpersonal impacts, erosion of trust in...
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Types and consequences of HIPAA violations
Farah Amod: Dec 18, 2024 3:34:14 PM
Healthcare professionals frequently ask about how HIPAA violations can vary and how they may impact a professional or practice. The answer depends on...
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How to prepare for an HHS investigation after a breach
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces the Privacy and Security Rules in several ways:
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Are cybersecurity firms business associates?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 18, 2024 3:15:31 AM
Cybersecurity firms are not automatically considered business associates under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)....
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Notification requirements if less than 500 individuals are affected
The Breach Notification Rule requires that covered entities follow an outlined process when protected health information (PHI) is inappropriately...
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Notification requirements if more than 500 individuals are affected
The Breach Notification Rule establishes protocols for handling and responding to significant data breaches involving protected health information...
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What are the notification requirements after a breach?
Breach notifications are important because they alert individuals whose personal data may have been compromised, helping them take necessary...
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What are the HIPAA requirements after a breach?
Between April 2003 and October 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)has recorded a staggering 374,322 cases of HIPAA breaches...
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Patient authorization exceptions
Liyanda Tembani: Dec 16, 2024 1:00:00 AM
Under HIPAA, patient authorization exceptions allow protected health information (PHI) disclosure without consent for treatment, payment, and...
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International outsourcing and HIPAA compliance
As the healthcare sector becomes more globalized, local hospitals must understand the HIPAA implications of outsourcing to non-US-based...
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Handling PHI when reporting workplace violence
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 12, 2024 2:55:04 PM
When evidence used in workplace violence (WPV) reports contains identifiable details about a patient that could link them to the organization and the...
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How do organizations monitor HIPAA compliance?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 12, 2024 3:24:10 AM
Monitoring HIPAA compliance is a continuous process that requires a proactive and systematic approach. From implementing policies to conducting...
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The HIPAA compliant way to engage stakeholders
Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 11, 2024 3:44:10 PM
Engaging stakeholders in a HIPAA compliant manner involves safeguarding protected health information (PHI) while encouraging collaboration among...