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Developing a HIPAA security program

Liyanda Tembani: Dec 27, 2024 11:07:19 AM

A HIPAA security program is a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and technical measures implemented by healthcare organizations to protect...

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When does the Privacy Rule let covered entities disclose PHI to law enforcement? 

Liyanda Tembani: Dec 27, 2024 8:41:32 AM

The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits PHI disclosure to law enforcement without patient authorization in specific situations, like complying with court...

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HIPAA compliant computer disposal

Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 8:30:24 AM

The HIPAA privacy rule requires healthcare entities to create and follow policies for safely disposing of protected health information (PHI),...

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Understanding Title V of HIPAA

Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 27, 2024 8:04:07 AM

Title V of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) focuses on revenue offsets to address specific tax-related...

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What are the primary forms of preemption?

Kirsten Peremore: Dec 27, 2024 3:30:00 AM

Preemption is a principle that promotes a uniform legal framework across states, particularly in areas where federal regulation is needed to address...

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Can covered entities share information with family members after a death?

Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 26, 2024 12:30:00 AM

“The Privacy Rule permits a covered entity to disclose protected health information about a decedent to a family member, or other person who was...

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The challenge of healthcare fraud

Farah Amod: Dec 25, 2024 1:00:00 AM

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Why covered entities should use encryption–even if it isn’t required

Farah Amod: Dec 24, 2024 9:01:41 PM

In healthcare, protecting patient information is a top priority. Many people think HIPAA requires encryption for electronic protected health...

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FAQs: Encryption and HIPAA compliance

Liyanda Tembani: Dec 24, 2024 10:16:36 AM

Encryption converts electronic data into an unreadable format, ensuring its confidentiality and integrity. While not explicitly mandated, HIPAA...

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Title I of HIPAA

Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 24, 2024 10:09:11 AM

Title I of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is focused on Health Care Access, Portability, and Renewability. It...

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What is Title IV under HIPAA?

Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 24, 2024 7:21:27 AM

Title IV of HIPAA is the Enforcement and Revenue Offsets section, which focuses on ensuring compliance with the act’s provisions regarding health...

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Title III of HIPAA

Kirsten Peremore: Dec 24, 2024 6:36:44 AM

Title III of HIPAA is the Tax-Related Health provision, which establishes tax-preferred treatment for medical savings accounts (MSAs) and provides...

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Sharing anonymized patient stories while maintaining HIPAA compliance

Liyanda Tembani: Dec 24, 2024 1:00:00 AM

Healthcare organizations can share anonymized patient stories to build trust, educate patients, and reduce stigma, all while complying with HIPAA....