HIPAA compliance (48)

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What makes a data center HIPAA compliant?

Data centers provide the structure and systems needed for data-related tasks such as data processing and storage. Various industries use such centers...

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New HIPAA Rule enhances protections for reproductive health information

Effective December 23, 2024, a new HIPAA Privacy Rule requires healthcare providers, covered entities, and business associates to adopt policies...

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OIG warns against payment schemes in the Medicare Advantage program

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a Special Fraud Alert warning of potential fraud and abuse risks in marketing arrangements for...

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How AI and automation are changing the face of HIPAA compliance

The advancement of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, is challenging traditional approaches to healthcare data...

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Why should EHRs be audited? 

Regular audits help identify vulnerabilities in electronic health records (EHRs), allowing organizations to pinpoint improvement areas. Auditing EHR...

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What are the “Titles” in HIPAA?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a U.S. federal law designed to protect sensitive patient information and improve...

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When HIPAA doesn’t apply in emergency care

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996was created to safeguard patients’ protected health information (PHI). Two decades...

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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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What happens when you fail to send a breach notification

The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule ensures that covered entities promptly inform individuals when there is a breach of their Protected Health...

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Types and consequences of HIPAA violations

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?

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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