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Why ethical principles are the backbone of HIPAA compliance
Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and upholding patient privacy heavily relies on fundamental ethical...
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The importance of traceability in HIPAA compliant software development
While efforts have been made to address privacy and security in software development, one aspect that is usually ignored is traceability.
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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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What are the OCR privacy audits for 2024-2025?
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) conducts HIPAA audits as a part of its health information privacy, security, and breach notification compliance...
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Using video conferencing for communicating with deaf patients
Research on Video Relay Interpretation (VRI) indicates that video conferencing can help deaf patients overcome interpretation barriers and enhance...
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HHS Administration reflects on 2024 achievements and challenges
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 15, 2025 8:33:06 AM
The HHS Office for Civil Rights reflects on a year of advancing healthcare equity and civil rights through rule updates, enforcement actions, and...
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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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Should remote monitoring technologies be HIPAA compliant?
Yes, remote monitoring technologies (RMTs) should be HIPAA compliant.
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What is ECCS?
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 14, 2025 1:39:20 PM
Ethical compliance and conduct standards (ECCS) outline acceptable behaviors and practices for staff. An International Journal of Research in...
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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...