HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 12, 2024

Although effective in March 2013 , some of the changes were already in force due to Interim Rules having been issued following the passage of the HITECH Act in 2009. The penalties have since further increased. The finalization of the Breach Notification Rule and the revised “harm” threshold.

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance Medicaid 107

Total HIPAA

MARCH 7, 2023

Health insurance agents became covered under HIPAA with the HITECH Act of 2009. The inclusion of insurance agents was a response to the increasing use of electronic health records and the need to safeguard patients’ medical information.

HIPAA 98

HIPAA US Department of Health and Human Services Compliance Health Insurance 98

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Here’s the latest arithmetic on American workers’ financial trade-off of wages for health care insurance coverage: in the ten years since 2009, family premiums have risen 54% and workers’ contribution to health care spending grew 71%. politics both at the Federal and State levels.

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Federal Policy Health Insurance Medical Billing 79

Health Populi

JANUARY 28, 2020

Most older Americans would share data collected through a wearable tech device with their health care provider, but a minority (35%) would share that information with a health insurance company. One-third of older people wouldn’t share their health data with any third party at all. But are we asking too much of U.S.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Doctors 169

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 28, 2022

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recommended that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) establish a feedback mechanism to improve the effectiveness of its data breach reporting process. OCR is the main enforcer of compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

HIPAA 98

HIPAA Health Insurance Compliance Governance 98

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Americans who have commercial health insurance (say, through an employer or union) are rarely thought to face barriers to receiving health care — in particular, primary care, that front line provider and on-ramp to the health care system.

Patient Advocacy 144

Patient Advocacy Health Insurance Doctors HIPAA 144

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. This drove the use of Electronic Health Record systems (EHRs) in acute care hospitals to 84 percent by 2015.

Hospitals 105

Hospitals Electronic Medical Records Governance Health Insurance 105

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 9, 2022

A review of the emails and attachments was conducted and it was confirmed on February 25, 2022, that the accounts contained names along with one or more of the following data types: inpatient/outpatient status, internal patient account number, service date, treatment cost, procedure code, provider name, and/or health insurance provider.

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Health Insurance Licensing Hospitals HIPAA 67

Health Populi

AUGUST 8, 2018

The first chart shows consumers’ concerns about health care expenses over time, comparing perceptions in 2009 and 2017. By 2017, just under one-half of Americans were concerned about healthcare and health insurance costs, and 34% concerned about routing medical expenses.

Health Insurance 81

Health Insurance Hospitals Doctors 81

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Our industry has undergone several iterations of consumer data protection rules — starting in 1996 with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA ). In 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act , HITECH for short, became law, setting standards for electronic health records.

Health Outcomes 98

Health Outcomes Governance Healthcare information Technology Health Insurance 98

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2022

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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HIPAA Compliance Medicare Medicare 107

HIT Consultant

JUNE 27, 2024

The healthcare sector has been a prime target for cyberattacks and data breaches over the last several years, which makes compliance with the Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act (HIPAA) all the more important.

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HIPAA Compliance Patient Satisfaction Nursing Homes 97

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

Compliance 99

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 99

Health Populi

JULY 13, 2020

” The implementation of electronic health records, spurred on by the HITECH Act which was embedded in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (aka the Stimulus Bill) resulted in lots of EHRs deployed in hospitals and doctor’s offices, with huge gaps in interoperability and data liquidity.

COVID-19 110

COVID-19 Medicare Medicare Hospitals 110

Health Law Advisor

APRIL 13, 2022

OCR is seeking public comments to improve its understanding of how regulated entities are voluntarily implementing recognized security practices to help determine what potential information or clarifications it needs to provide through future rulemaking or guidance.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Health Insurance Compliance 52

MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. HIPAA (1996): The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established strict standards for patient data privacy and security.

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Telemedicine ACA 52

Compliancy Group

JUNE 24, 2024

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. Organizations must also conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment at least annually.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Compliance HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 60

HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2024

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.

HIPAA 56

HIPAA Medicaid Medicaid Compliance 56

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone healthcare regulation since 1996. This key legislation mandates the protection of patient privacy and the security of health information, affecting nearly every aspect of healthcare operations.

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance Governance 52

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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Due Diligence Compliance HIPAA Nurses 98

Compliancy Group

MARCH 12, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces compliance laws that protect patient information, prevent fraud, and uphold care quality. HIPAA Signed into law in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) safeguards the privacy and security of people’s health-related information.

Compliance Framework 52

Compliance Framework Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services Fraud 52

MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

healthcare providers – health systems, hospitals and post-acute care facilities – must comply with 629 discrete regulatory requirements across nine domains. At the top of the list is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance ACA Health Insurance 52

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, is dedicated to preserving the confidentiality and security of patient health data, setting forth guidelines for handling, sharing, and protecting this sensitive information.

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Governance Medicare 52

C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If the proposed rule is finalized, covered entities would have to comply within 24 months after the effective date of the final rule, and small health plans would have 36 months to comply. 0) and equivalent NCPDP Batch Standard Implementation Guide, Version 1, Release 2 (Version 1.2) (collectively referred to as Version D.0)

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HIPAA Medicaid Medicaid Health Insurance 52

Compliancy Group

JUNE 12, 2024

The bill was signed into law at that time as a response to the 2009 federal HITECH Act. The HITECH Act encouraged healthcare providers to adopt electronic health records.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Health Insurance Governance Compliance 52

HIPAA & Health IT

JANUARY 14, 2021

This puzzling sidestep deserves attention, not only in light of the proliferation of the use of personal health apps, but given the particularly sensitive nature of the health information collected by the Flo Health app.

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HIPAA Health Insurance 40

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was introduced to simplify the administration of healthcare, eliminate wastage, prevent healthcare fraud, and ensure employees could maintain healthcare coverage between jobs. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To?

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HIPAA Due Diligence Compliance Fraud 133

Health Law RX

JUNE 9, 2023

Background The HBNR was first implemented in 2009 in response to the anticipated proliferation of online personal health record (PHR) services — many of which are now defunct (e.g., Microsoft HealthVault) — that offered to store a user’s digital medical records.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Health Insurance Medicare Medicare 52

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). mitigation of fines, early termination of an audit, or other remedies).

HIPAA 59

HIPAA Compliance Governance Health Insurance 59

MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

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.

Fraud 52

Fraud HIPAA Compliance Governance 52

Health Law RX

APRIL 18, 2022

Covered entities and business associates subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) have the chance to provide input on two amendments to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (“HITECH Act”).

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Health Insurance Compliance 52

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 52

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). mitigation of fines, early termination of an audit, or other remedies).

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Governance Health Insurance 52

MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Law by law, regulations were added, increasing the complexity of maintaining compliance for healthcare organizations.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Officers Licensing Regulatory Compliance 52

Health Law RX

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Specifically, certain health apps may be subject to the Rule, and sharing covered information without an individual’s authorization may trigger the Rule’s breach notification requirements. The Health Breach Notification Rule.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Health Insurance Compliance 40

AIHC

MAY 30, 2024

These technologies have become a core function in RCM Operations and have also been adopted by the Health Insurance, Health System, and Provider communities across the United States. Nonetheless, claim denials continue to show an alarming increase year over year.

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Regulatory Compliance Medical Billing 52

Jane Sarashon

MARCH 17, 2022

The Commonwealth Fund has tracked primary care access for many years, and over time has found the United States to lack the kind of primary care “backbone” that many wealthy nations have — whose health citizens also enjoy much better health outcomes that relate to easier access to health care.

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Doctors COVID-19 Governance Health Insurance 52