HIPAA Journal

MARCH 15, 2023

CISA said the RVWP program leverages existing services, data sources, technologies, and authorities including CISA’s Cyber Hygiene Vulnerability Scanning Service and the Administrative Subpoena Authority granted to CISA under Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2022.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

At the top of the list is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA compliance is a fundamental aspect of healthcare operations in the United States, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding patient privacy and data security. What is HIPAA? Impacts every employee. Impacts technology used.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

HIPAA, everyone’s favorite scapegoat for all (OK, most) of the ills of the modern healthcare-industrial complex, is perpetually called out as being in dire need of a rewrite. The HIPAA RFI came next. A digression: As the health wonks and policy nerds reading this are already aware, HIPAA is a horse of a different color.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 16, 2019

HIPAA, everyone’s favorite scapegoat for all (OK, most) of the ills of the modern healthcare-industrial complex, is perpetually called out as being in dire need of a rewrite. The HIPAA RFI came next. A digression: As the health wonks and policy nerds reading this are already aware, HIPAA is a horse of a different color.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 22, 2024

Since 1996, when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law, there have been good advances in patient data interoperability, but as a whole, the industry has not embraced them. Sharing data through faxing and CDs is still very common. Sharing data through faxing and CDs is still very common.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS The article addresses the HIPAA Privacy Rule for Covered Entities regarding time limitations to respond to an individual’s request for access of protected health information or “PHI.” What Is HIPAA Right of Access?

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These safeguards become even more demanding as consumers and government agencies call for increased transparency and access to personal data. Our industry has undergone several iterations of consumer data protection rules — starting in 1996 with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA ).

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 24, 2024

In this post, we discuss the critical laws governing healthcare security compliance. HIPAA Security Rule The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 improved efficiency within the healthcare system by protecting patient privacy and setting standards for storing and transmitting patient information.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone healthcare regulation since 1996. Twenty-eight years later, the importance of HIPAA compliance in healthcare has not waned. What is HIPAA? OCR inspectors will assess your organization’s internal processes for handling patient data.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

One of the key goals of health care reform, going back to HIPAA in 1996 and particularly the HITECH act of 2009, is to allow the free flow of patient data in a secure and privacy-preserving way. The government has placed heavy expectations for data interoperability on a sagging technical foundation. ” Indeed, it does.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

Healthcare is an industry governed by countless regulations. While it can sometimes feel like there’s dozens and dozens of different healthcare standards, the biggest governing policies really boil down to four major regulations. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for HIPAA enforcement.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Fragmented Healthcare Data is Costly for Patients and Providers Signed into law by President Obama in 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) mandated the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) across healthcare systems.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Exclusion from Government Programs: Entities found non-compliant may be barred from participating in government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. What Is Healthcare Compliance?

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 12, 2024

The bill was signed into law at that time as a response to the 2009 federal HITECH Act. The main goal of the bill was to strengthen the privacy protections afforded to protected health information and electronic health information, beyond what the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) required.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Government mandates were an impetus for change, starting with the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to “promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology” (Office of Civil Rights (OCR), 2017).

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 16, 2025

In response to a growing need for regulation and guidance in the field, the federal government has launched numerous initiatives to improve patient engagement through digital tools since 2009. Additionally, HITECH revised HIPAA regulations to grant patients greater access to their electronic medical records.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Establishes a governance structure, reviews compliance reports, and ensures the organization operates ethically and within legal boundaries. Law by law, regulations were added, increasing the complexity of maintaining compliance for healthcare organizations. Cons: Limited focus on other aspects of compliance beyond their specific areas.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

We spoke with the HIMSS government relations team for their thoughts on those priorities and more in 2023 and beyond. HIMSS has also aggressively supported the Connect for Health Act , and a bill that's expected to be reintroduced this year, said Amanda Krzepicki, government relations manager at HIMSS. " Leary said.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 28, 2022

The US IPO market is coming off its slowest quarter since 2009 with continued deceleration throughout the second quarter. Post-COVID, the Fed ballooned its balance sheet, caused direct transfer payments from the government to households, and cut interest rates to near zero. Sequoia Capital, Adapting to Endure Presentation, May 2022.

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Total HIPAA

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant, and regulatory expert, about HIPAA enforcement projections for agents and brokers in 2021. Broadening HIPAA Enforcement Expected. HIPAA Enforcement in 2021: Conclusions.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The central authority for the review of Executive Branch regulations provided few details, but once the White House reviews HIPAA updates HHS can release its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for public comment. Becerra , a federal lawsuit that sought to bar enforcement of OCR's governing online-tracking tools under HIPAA.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Major HIPAA Updates in the Past 20 Years.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

after insurance department investigation Bills taking aim at government mandates on health insurance could hamper prior authorization reforms N.C. after insurance department investigation Bills taking aim at government mandates on health insurance could hamper prior authorization reforms N.C.

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