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Study shows impact of HIPAA compliance training in outpatient clinics
Many outpatient clinics operate without a standardized HIPAA compliance program, putting patients and organizations at risk.
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Understanding HIPAA violations: Penalties, and lessons learned
Farah Amod: Jan 15, 2025 7:47:38 AM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is fundamental in protecting patient information across U.S. healthcare. Since its...
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Are educational email campaigns part of marketing?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 15, 2025 5:48:47 AM
Yes, educational email campaigns are an integral part of marketing. These campaigns focus on providing valuable information to the audience, building...
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Is information blocking a violation?
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 15, 2025 3:43:08 AM
Information blocking refers to the practices used by healthcare providers and health IT developers that intentionally interfere with the access and...
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The shift from traditional HIPAA compliance training methods
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 13, 2025 3:44:46 PM
Traditional compliance training methods have been characterized by their reliance on passive learning techniques like lengthy lectures, PowerPoint...
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The role of automatic encryption in HIPAA compliance efforts
Liyanda Tembani: Jan 13, 2025 8:58:40 AM
Automatic encryption can ensure HIPAA compliance for healthcare providers by consistently securing protected health information (PHI) without manual...
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The intersection of Multi-Party Computation (SMPC) and HIPAA
What is SMPC? Secure Multi-Party Computation (SMPC) is a cryptographic protocol that allows multiple parties to compute functions on private data...
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How outsourcing healthcare services could lead to HIPAA violations
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 11, 2025 5:20:16 PM
Organizations may choose to outsource for several reasons, including the need to reduce costs, access specialized skills, and improve scalability in...
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Mechanisms to authenticate electronic protected health information
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 11, 2025 5:11:43 PM
According to Section 164.312 (c )(2) of the Security Rule’s Technical Safeguards, “Mechanism to authenticate electronic protected health information...
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Implementation specifications group health plans must abide by
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 11, 2025 4:51:43 PM
According to the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, “Under HIPAA, ‘a group health plan, and a health insurance issuer offering group...
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Is iMessage safe for healthcare communication
Farah Amod: Jan 10, 2025 11:46:38 AM
Healthcare providers face a constant challenge: finding ways to connect with clients while following complex regulations. Apple’s iMessage has become...
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HIPAA compliant communication during mergers
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 9, 2025 4:34:30 PM
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions often involve transferring sensitive patient information between entities. Ensuring HIPAA compliance during this...
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Mergers and HIPAA
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 6:59:16 PM
Mergers in the healthcare industry can significantly impact compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). While...