HIPAA Compliance (7)

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Internal vs External HIPAA audits

Internal and external HIPAA audits are not interchangeable; they are complementary tools in a comprehensive compliance strategy. Internal audits are...

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Understanding risk mitigation strategy

According to the HHS Security Series on Risk Analysis and Management, “The required implementation specification at § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A), for Risk...

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The steps required for a risk analysis

Risk analysis includes identifying where ePHI is created, received, maintained, or transmitted. Organizations can discover potential risks to their...

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Internal HIPAA audits

Internal HIPAA audits are a vital step toward ensuring the security and privacy of PHI. They help organizations remain compliant and build a culture...

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Do you need a dedicated HIPAA compliance officer?

While organizations have flexibility in structuring their compliance functions, having dedicated HIPAA compliance staff can help ensure ongoing...

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Do forensic firms need to be HIPAA compliant? 

Forensic firms are mostly responsible for analyzing the systems of organizations extensively, usually following a data breach. Through their work,...

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HIPAA compliant communication in patient-centered care

Patient-centered care is a comprehensive care model that focuses on the patient’s symptoms, medical history, emotional, social, and financial factors...

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Can healthcare providers allow media in treatment areas?

Healthcare providers cannot invite or arrange for members of the media, including film crews, to enter treatment areas of their facilities without...

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What medical professionals get wrong about HIPAA compliance

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a law that protects the rights and privacy of patients by...

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Why patients should understand what HIPAA means

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a law that protects the rights and privacy of patients by...

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Top HIPAA-related mistakes and how to avoid them

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a law that protects the rights and privacy of patients by...

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The role of clearinghouses in PHI exchanges

Clearinghouses assist protected health information (PHI) exchanges by acting as intermediaries between healthcare providers and insurance companies....

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HIPAA compliant patient follow-up in telehealth

Healthcare organizations can ensure HIPAA compliant patient follow-ups in telehealth by implementing secure communication methods, such as HIPAA...

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