Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

ICYMI (“in case you missed it”), there is an uptick in enforcement and scrutiny IRL (“in real life”) related to communications through social media and other public platforms by entities subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. In this blog post, explore how American Medical Compliance offers the HIPAA compliance services every healthcare organization needs in 2024.

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Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released of the final version of Special Publication 800-66 Rev. 2, titled “Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIP. On February 16, the U.S.

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HIPAA Vault

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Introduction: The Role of Web Security in Protecting Patient Data The healthcare industry is a prime target for cyberattacks, with data breaches costing an average of $10 million per incident. Continue reading

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MAY 19, 2022

Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). One way to ensure compliance is to undergo a HIPAA compliance audit. It’s important for insurance agents to be prepared for a HIPAA compliance audit.

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MARCH 23, 2022

Are you an insurance agent who handles protected health information (PHI)? If so, you must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) when it comes to marketing and communications. Sources: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Pub.

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HIPAA & Health IT

JULY 5, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 may be the most well-known privacy law in the United States, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. It is HIPAA, with one P and two A’s. Many people don’t even get the acronym correct.

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Total HIPAA

MAY 9, 2022

Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). One important aspect of HIPAA compliance is ensuring that all staff members receive appropriate training on HIPAA regulations.

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MedTrainer

JULY 25, 2024

Adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards is crucial to uphold compliance and regulatory requirements for any health organization. What Is HIPAA? HIPAA, enacted in 1996, originally aimed to improve health insurance portability and reduce healthcare fraud.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare facilities, from hospitals and clinics to insurance providers, are deeply affected by the regulations set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). How does HIPAA compliance affect healthcare facilities? What is Healthcare Compliance?

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MARCH 22, 2023

Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations can result in severe consequences for insurance agents and their clients. Enforcement Highlights.”

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HIPAA Vault

JANUARY 22, 2025

As healthcare organizations increasingly adopt cloud-based tools to enhance efficiency and collaboration, ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) becomes paramount.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires a deep understanding of not only the law itself but also the HIPAA incident response requirements mandated by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR). What is a HIPAA Incident?

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HIPAA Vault

JANUARY 22, 2025

As more organizations transition to cloud-based infrastructures, understanding how to achieve and maintain compliance with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is crucial. Google Clouds healthcare solutions are designed to meet. Continue reading

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Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A story about HIPAA that starts with once upon a time, in the late 1990s, the U.S. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was created to ad. healthcare system was in dire need of a change.

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HIPAA Vault

JANUARY 21, 2025

However, healthcare organizations face unique challenges, especially when handling protected health information (PHI). Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is not optionalit’s a critical requirement for ensuring the privacy and security of patients’ Continue reading

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced the resolution of three investigations and one matter related to compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. OCR imposed a $50,000 civil money penalty. OCR Director Lisa J.

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Total HIPAA

MAY 25, 2022

As an insurance agent, you may be wondering how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) impacts your business. The law aims to protect patient privacy, and as a provider of health insurance plans, you are required to adhere to its guidelines.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It’s bad enough when a healthcare organization exposes patient protected health information (PHI). But, it can get worse if employees aren’t familiar with their organization’s HIPAA incident response plan. There are countless such cases every year even though it is relatively easy to create a HIPAA incident response plan.

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Health Law Blog

APRIL 22, 2020

They must continue to comply with the administrative, physical, and technical safeguards of the security rule and privacy rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Covered Entities must continue to comply with HIPAA and other confidentiality laws during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Verisys

MARCH 6, 2025

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Enforces regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure patient data privacy and security. In another case, Californias Providence Medical Institute was fined $240,000 for violating HIPAA Security Rules, which led to a data breach.

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The Health Law Firm

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law At The Health Law Firm, we often receive questions about possible violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Regulations. This two-part blog series will attempt to explain and clarify this issue.

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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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The Health Law Firm

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Last year (2018) the government collected over $27million in fines levied on health care providers and other covered entities for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy violations. Indest III, J.D.,

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) stands as a pillar of modern healthcare, offering a framework for safeguarding sensitive patient data. So, “what is HIPAA compliance in healthcare? With ever-growing data breaches, HIPAA compliance is more crucial than ever. Anthem Inc.

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Total HIPAA

MAY 31, 2023

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) has evolved over the years to adapt to advancements in healthcare and technology. The 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule expanded its scope, and now the HIPAA Privacy Rule is set to change again in 2023. HIPAA’s Evolution: HIPAA has been crucial in U.S.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

To safeguard this critical aspect of patient care, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996. So, who enforces HIPAA compliance, and what are the key aspects of this comprehensive healthcare law? Who enforces HIPAA compliance in healthcare?

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The Health Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

I receive many questions and e-mails about possible violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's (HIPAA) Privacy Regulations and Security Regulations, and breaches of confidentiality of medical records and medical information.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 28, 2023

To ensure the safety of PHI, healthcare organizations have a responsibility to keep it safeguarded through HIPAA compliance management and by following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What Is HIPAA Compliance? How Do You Maintain HIPAA Compliance?

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This means your organization must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). If you want to obtain or retain CMS certification in order to be reimbursed by services provided to patients with a Medicare/Medicaid health plan, you must comply with HIPAA rules and regulations.

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HIPAA Vault

JANUARY 24, 2025

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes strict standards for safeguarding electronic protected health information (ePHI), making it essential for organizations to adopt compliant infrastructure and best practices.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 15, 2022

HIPAA has placed many restrictions on telehealth services. Telehealth Compliance and HIPAA: What You Need to Know. First, let’s take a brief look at HIPAA as a refresher. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) exists to provide regulations and best practices for sharing sensitive healthcare data.

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Health Populi

JULY 26, 2022

Longer-term, Mike could envision Amazon expanding into health insurance. Why don’t you just pay me $5,000 a year and I’ll be your insurance company,’” Mike conjectured. This is an obvious convergence that many observers have mentioned given consumers’ growing embrace of subscriptions which grew during the pandemic.

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HIPAA Vault

MARCH 28, 2025

Google Cloud for Healthcare: Why Its the Best Choice for HIPAA Compliance Introduction The healthcare industry is facing a digital transformation, with cloud technology playing a crucial role in enhancing patient care, optimizing operations, and strengthening data security.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 23, 2024

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 15, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced that Health Specialists of Central Florida, Inc., will pay $20,000 to resolve alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 15, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced that Health Specialists of Central Florida, Inc., will pay $20,000 to resolve alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and [.].

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HIPAA Vault

JANUARY 27, 2025

However, integrating AI into healthcare also presents significant challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability. From AI-driven diagnostic tools to predictive analytics for patient care, these innovations promise to improve outcomes and reduce costs. Continue reading

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