HIPAA compliance (63)

PHI sharing in multi-agency services collaboration

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PHI sharing in multi-agency services collaboration

Multi-agency services in healthcare bring together different health and social service experts to provide comprehensive care to patients. By working...

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What is a business associate agreement?

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What is a business associate agreement?

A business associate agreement (BAA) is a legally binding contract establishing a relationship between a covered entity under the Health Insurance...

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EDI in healthcare

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EDI in healthcare

Electronic data interchange (EDI) has recently impacted how healthcare organizations manage and share information. The technology enables the secure...

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How does HIPAA enforce data security?

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How does HIPAA enforce data security?

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, enforces data security primarily through its Security Rule, which sets national...

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Including limited data sets in an account of disclosures

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Including limited data sets in an account of disclosures

Limited data sets are exempt from a patient's right to an accounting of disclosures.

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Maintaining HIPAA compliance when using IoT devices

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Maintaining HIPAA compliance with IoT devices

Healthcare providers can maintain HIPAA compliance in patient communication through Internet of Things (IoT) devices by implementing robust security...

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Adopted standards and operating rules from the CMS

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Adopted standards and operating rules from the CMS

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “HIPAA required HHS to establish national standards for electronic transactions to...

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Updating your HIPAA documentation

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Updating your HIPAA documentation

As HIPAA rules are periodically updated to address new challenges and technologies, maintaining current documentation helps avoid costly penalties...

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HIPAA and email deletion rules

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HIPAA and email deletion rules

HIPAA requires that emails containing protected health information (PHI) be securely managed, retained, and deleted to prevent unauthorized access...

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What is the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)?

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What is the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)?

The healthcare industry in the United States has transformed over the years, focusing on ensuring equitable access to emergency medical care...

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Texas Attorney General sues Biden Administration over HIPAA Privacy Rule

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Texas Attorney General sues Biden Administration over HIPAA Privacy Rule

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden administration, claiming HIPAA Privacy Rule regulations hinder state law enforcement...

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What do you need to meet HIPAA standards?

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What do you need to meet HIPAA standards?

To meet HIPAA standards when dealing with protected health information (PHI), you need a comprehensive framework that covers multiple aspects of your...

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HHS-OIG: Improving cloud security controls 

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HHS-OIG: Improving cloud security controls

Cloud computing is now a fundamental aspect of modern business operations, making the security and protection of cloud-based systems more necessary...

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