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What is HIPAA?

HIPAA Journal

HIPAA is an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. When the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was passed by Congress in 1996, the establishment of federal standards for safeguarding PHI was not one of the primary objectives. What is HIPAA? What is HIPAA Title II?

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An Overview of Healthcare Compliance Laws and Regulations

Compliancy Group

When you work in healthcare, you must comply with the most rigorous regulations that safeguard patient health and privacy, protect workers, and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of federal funds. Anyone in this industry should know the healthcare compliance laws and regulations that guide how they do their jobs and provide quality care.

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U.S. Healthcare Compliance Frameworks: A Guide for International Vendors

Compliancy Group

When unauthorized parties gain access to this information, identity theft, fraud, and diminished care often result. Prevent fraud: All parties must comply with laws that prevent fraud and misconduct, such as ordering necessary tests or treatments or billing for services not provided.

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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. Compliance in healthcare began to encompass billing, fraud, and abuse prevention. Compliance efforts shifted toward protecting patient information.

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HIPAA Transactions and Code Sets Rules

HIPAA Journal

During the 1970s and 1980s, an increasing number of organizations in the healthcare and health insurance industries adopted Electronic Data Interchanges (EDIs) to accelerate manual healthcare processes such as eligibility checks, treatment authorizations, and remittance advices.

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4 Healthcare Regulations You Need to Know

MedTrainer

By promoting equity and fairness in healthcare delivery, regulations prevent discrimination, ensure equal access to care, and reduce health disparities. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) HITECH is an essential component of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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Editorial: 5 Gaps in HIPAA and How They Are Being Filled

HIPAA Journal

The passage of HIPAA resulted in multiple benefits for the health insurance industry, the healthcare industry, and the people that they serve. For example, the Administrative Requirements (Part 162) helped reduce insurance fraud and accelerated eligibility inquiries, authorization requests, and claims processing.

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