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Survey: Compliance Officers Stressed, Anxious, Burned Out

Compliancy Group

A recent survey of Compliance Officers reveals more than half feel their mental health has been negatively affected by their jobs. Sponsored by Corporate Compliance Insights, the survey is one of the first in recent years to examine workplace stress and its role on employees. Compliancy Group can help! Learn More!

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Interview: Nathanael Ayala, Compliance Officer, Hospital San Carlos Borromeo, Puerto Rico

HIPAA Journal

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes of HIPAA compliance and the challenges they have faced. When did you first get involved with HIPAA compliance?

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Red Flag Rules in Healthcare: What Compliance Officers Need to Know

Compliancy Group

Red rules in healthcare apply to entities that: Gather or use credit reports that involve credit transactions Make payments to or on behalf of someone when they pledge to repay those funds Provide credit transaction information to credit reporting agencies Red rules in healthcare enable compliance officers and others to spot the red flags that indicate (..)

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Understanding the Role of a HIPAA Compliance Officer

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

Healthcare regulations are continuously changing making the role of a HIPAA Compliance Officer paramount. This individual serves as the guardian of patient data privacy and ensures that healthcare organizations adhere to the guidelines set forth by HIPAA. Monitoring the effectiveness of corrective action plans.

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule.

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When HIPAA Becomes Criminal

Healthcare IT Today

The hospital may be penalized for its HIPAA compliance based on the investigation caused by the alleged illegal activities of its rogue employees. Most HIPAA violations result in civil penalties against organizations for not adequately protecting patient information or by violating a patient’s right to access their medical records.

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What Happens if You Break HIPAA Rules?

HIPAA Journal

HIPAA requires covered entities to provide training to staff to ensure HIPAA Rules and regulations are understood. During HIPAA training, healthcare employees should be aware of the possible penalties for HIPAA violations, but what are those penalties, and what happens if you break HIPAA Rules?

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