HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2022

There are – and always have been – gaps in HIPAA and, after more than a quarter of a century, some have yet to be addressed. Most of the gaps in HIPAA are attributable to omissions from the original Act, provisions of HIPAA and HITECH that have never been enacted, and the increasing use of technology in healthcare.

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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. Worse still, these breaches result in non-compliance with the guidelines established by HIPAA.

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HIPAA Compliance Patient Satisfaction Nursing Homes 97

Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires protecting the security and privacy of medical records and all patient data. Healthcare compliance under HIPAA includes adhering to the Security Rule, which covers the handling, maintenance, and sharing of PHI.

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Compliance HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Fraud 52

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.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Doctors 169

HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2024

The HIPAA transactions and code sets rules have the objective of replacing non-standard descriptions of healthcare activities with standard formats for each type of activity in order to streamline administrative processes, lower operating costs, and improve the quality of data. Health Care Claims Status.

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HIPAA Medicaid Medicaid Compliance 56

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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HIPAA Compliance ACA Health Insurance 52

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.

Compliance 99

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

Health Law Advisor

APRIL 13, 2022

With respect to its request for comment on sharing of civil monetary penalties and settlements, OCR explained: [ t]he RFI also will help OCR consider ways to share funds collected through enforcement with individuals who are harmed by violations of the HIPAA Rules.”. Sharing Funds with Individuals Harmed Due to HIPAA Violation.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Compliance 52

Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. What is HIPAA Compliance? Protected Health Information (PHI).

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HIPAA Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services Health Insurance 52

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. There’s a blur between self-care and more formal primary care.

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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.

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Hospitals Electronic Medical Records Governance Health Insurance 105

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

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

HIPAA & Health IT

JANUARY 14, 2021

Flo Health, Inc., which marketed an app used by more than 100 million women interested in tracking their personal menstruation and fertility information, seems to be getting off easily as compared with HIPAA-covered entities who misuse individual health information.

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HIPAA Health Insurance 40

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.

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

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 ). These safeguards become even more demanding as consumers and government agencies call for increased transparency and access to personal data.

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Health Outcomes Governance Healthcare information Technology Health Insurance 98

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?

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance Governance 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

MARCH 12, 2024

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. Regardless of size, your organization is subject to HIPAA regulations if it handles, stores, or transmits U.S.

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Compliance Framework Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services Fraud 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). However, your organization should not address only “HIPAA” or only “HITECH”. What is “HITECH”?

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HIPAA Compliance Governance Health Insurance 59

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.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 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. 300 seeks to increase privacy and security protections for protected health information.” Entities that may NOT be covered by HIPAA are also covered by HB 300.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Governance Compliance 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

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). However, your organization should not address only “HIPAA” or only “HITECH”. What is “HITECH”?

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Governance 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

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”).

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HIPAA Health Insurance Compliance 52

MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA focuses on protecting the privacy and security of patients’ health information, and establishes rules and standards for the use, disclosure, and safeguarding of protected health information (PHI).

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Fraud HIPAA Compliance Governance 52

C&M Health Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The HBNR does not apply to HIPAA-covered entities or entities to the extent that they engage in activities as a business associate. GoodRx displayed a seal at the bottom of its telehealth services homepage attesting HIPAA compliance, which stated “HIPAA Secure. Patient Data Protected.”

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance 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. To date, the FTC has not brought an enforcement action under the HBNR. Also, the U.S.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Compliance 40

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.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Medicare Medicare 52

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. There are hundreds of HIPAA-Compliant Medical Coding Software Applications on the market (see CMS for more on HIPAA-Compliant Code Sets.

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Compliance HIPAA Regulatory Compliance Medical Billing 52

MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

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

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Compliance Compliance Officers Licensing Regulatory Compliance 52

HIT Consultant

JULY 28, 2022

The US IPO market is coming off its slowest quarter since 2009 with continued deceleration throughout the second quarter. billion was raised in US initial public offerings, hitting its lowest since 2009. Sequoia Capital, Adapting to Endure Presentation, May 2022. In no segment is the market dynamic more dire than the IPO market.

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Health Insurance Telemedicine 98

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 17, 2023

Considering the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is now in its third decade, the Privacy Rule took effect 20 years ago, and compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule has been mandatory for 18 years, there have been relatively few financial penalties over the years, with just 130 imposed by OCR to resolve HIPAA violations.

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance Governance 107

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 15, 2023

How to become HIPAA compliant is one of the biggest challenges for many businesses operating in the healthcare and health insurance industries. What is HIPAA Compliance? What is HIPAA Compliance? Not every business operating in the healthcare and health insurance industries is required to become HIPAA compliant.

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HIPAA Compliance Due Diligence Elder Abuse 93

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services has filed proposed modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 security rule to strengthen the cybersecurity of electronic protected health information with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

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HIPAA Health Services Administration Ransomware Compliance 334

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. HIPAA Changes in 2023.

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HIPAA COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance 111