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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...
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How an incidence response plan supports HIPAA compliance
Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 10, 2024 3:21:53 PM
An incident response plan (IRP) supports HIPAA compliance by providing a structured framework to manage security incidents effectively.
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Do you need to retain a decedent’s health records for 50 years?
Liyanda Tembani: Dec 10, 2024 1:51:47 PM
No, you are not required to retain a decedent’s health records for 50 years under HIPAA. The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects a decedent’s protected...
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What is a HIPAA compliance gap?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 10, 2024 3:19:55 AM
A HIPAA compliance gap is a discrepancy or shortcoming between an organization's current practices and the requirements set forth by the Health...
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What does HIPAA compliance look like?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 9, 2024 4:03:13 PM
HIPAA compliance involves adhering to the standards set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the...