HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

The HIPAA rules and regulations are the standards and implementation specifications adopted by federal agencies to streamline healthcare transactions and protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information. This guide explains why the HIPAA rules and regulations exist, what they consist of, and who they apply to.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Among the various areas of compliance, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) compliance stands out as a critical pillar. Therefore, for healthcare providers to prevent these charges from happening, understanding FWA compliance is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into FWA compliance in healthcare.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 22, 2024

The duration of HIPAA training varies depending on the specific needs and roles of the individuals being trained, but for healthcare staff undergoing annual HIPAA refresher training, it typically takes about 90 minutes to complete. A typical HIPAA training course covers essential topics to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 12, 2024

The HIPAA Omnibus Rule mandated modifications to the Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Rules in order to adopt measures passed in the HITECH Act, finalized the Breach Notification Rule, and added standards to account for the passage of the GINA Act. The adoption of a four-tired civil monetary penalty structure for violations of HIPAA.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It is not a HIPAA violation to send to collections provided the minimum necessary Protected Health Information is disclosed and – if using an external collection agency – a Business Associate Agreement is in place with the collection agency. However, when sending to collections, there are other HIPAA compliance considerations.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 12, 2023

Under HIPAA, continuity of care is not always as straightforward as it could be due to seemingly contradictory guidance issued by HHS’ Office of Civil Rights. The term “continuity of care” has various definitions. One of the permissible disclosures of PHI in this category is for “case management and care coordination”.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Misunderstandings can sometimes exist with the distinction between a HIPAA security incident and the definition of a HIPAA breach. One of the reasons why misunderstandings can exist about the two terms is that their definitions appear in separate areas of the Administrative Simplification Regulations. Incident or Breach?

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Recently, NIST issued a draft update (SP 800-66r2) to its 2008 publication: An Introductory Resource Guide for Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule, and sought feedback from industry stakeholders ahead of the publication of the final version of the guidance. Background. Now that H.R.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. In addition to financial penalties, covered entities are required to adopt a corrective action plan to bring policies and procedures up to the standards demanded by HIPAA. .

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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.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 12, 2023

This is often interpreted as a failure to understand which uses and disclosures are permissible without patient authorizations; however, it could be just as likely there is a failure to understand the HIPAA meaning of Protected Health Information. The HIPAA Meaning of Individually Identifiable Health Information.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The answer to the question are phone calls HIPAA compliant can be dependent on who is making the call, what the call concerns and who the call is to. Before discussing are phone calls HIPAA compliant, it is important to establish who HIPAA applies to. Making Other Phone Calls HIPAA Compliant.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 1, 2022

With an October 6, 2022 deadline looming, a group of hospitals and medical associations is making a last-minute plea for HHS to delay the implementation of the HIPAA Information Blocking Rule for one more year. Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant. Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant! Find Out More!

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 3, 2024

This article discusses the issues related to medical billing compliance policy and the steps for providers to maintain financial integrity and adherence to all requirements. Medical billing compliance ensures that providers and administrators engage in ethical and accurate billing practices.

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Total HIPAA

JANUARY 18, 2022

HIPAA breaches involving fewer than 500 individuals which occurred during 2021 must be reported to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Reporting HIPAA Breaches: When Should I Contact HHS? Reporting HIPAA Breaches: When Should I Contact HHS? Definition of HIPAA Breaches.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 6, 2022

It’s sometimes hard to believe that the acronym GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) has been around for less than 20 years. HIPAA and GRC go hand in hand for companies operating in the healthcare sector. HIPAA & GRC – A Brief History. Let’s Simplify Compliance Do you need help with HIPAA? Learn More! ×

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 16, 2023

In a healthcare environment, you are likely to hear health information referred to as protected health information or PHI, but what is considered PHI under HIPAA? What is Really Considered PHI Under HIPAA Rules? The standards can be found in Subparts I to S of the HIPAA Administrative Data Standards.

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Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Definition of Terms Permissions define the specific actions that a user or group is allowed to perform on a resource. HIPAA Prime Our service, HIPAA Prime, offers a structured path towards compliance, including crucial steps like a Risk Assessment and subsequent reviews. The post What is Access Control in terms of HIPAA?

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Compliancy Group

MAY 31, 2023

With the rise of cyberthreats and data breaches, it is crucial that therapists have access to HIPAA compliant teletherapy platforms that ensures the privacy and protection of their patients’ personal information. Some examples of HIPAA compliant online therapy software include: Zoom SimplePractice Doxy.me Find Out More!

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The deadline for compliance with the information blocking requirements of the 21 st Century Cures Act is October 6, 2022, after which the HHS can impose financial penalties and healthcare providers will be subject to appropriate disincentives if they are determined to have failed to facilitate the easy digital sharing of patient data.

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Total HIPAA

AUGUST 8, 2022

We recently hosted a webinar, “Annual HIPAA Requirements and Security Standards,” in which we discussed annual HIPAA requirements, document review, and the compliance procedures you need to have in place to prevent breaches and pass audits. These terms have some overlap, and their definitions are ever-expanding.

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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?

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and vendors to get their points of view on HIPAA, how the legislation relates to their roles, and the successes and challenges they face with HIPAA compliance. Veronica Xu, Chief Compliance Officer, Saber Healthcare Group, shared her thoughts.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

A limited data set under HIPAA is a set of identifiable healthcare information that the HIPAA Privacy Rule permits covered entities to share with certain entities for research purposes, public health activities, and healthcare operations without obtaining prior authorization from patients, if certain conditions are met.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 28, 2023

iHealth Solutions, LLC, also known as Advantum Health, a Kentucky-based business associate providing coding, billing, and onsite IT services to healthcare providers, has settled potential violations of the HIPAA Security Rule with OCR. Protect Against HIPAA Fines HIPAA compliant organizations don’t get fined. Please Wait.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Part of the issue, say researchers, stems from the combination of CCPA and HIPAA. Although the law does not apply to nonprofits, "given the law’s broad definition of 'business' and 'consumer,' companies across the U.S. The law explicitly exempts HIPAA-eligible information.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2024

The Health Breach Notification Rule applies to vendors of personal health records (PHRs) and related entities that are not covered by HIPAA and requires them to notify individuals in the event of a breach of unsecured personally identifiable health data, and in some cases, also notify the media.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Healthcare compliance. Just as perplexing is who is responsible for compliance in healthcare organizations. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. And they’d be partly right.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 24, 2019

If your organization handles protected health information (PHI) or electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), you should be well aware of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act known commonly as HIPAA. The HIPAA compliance is regulated by the federal government and failure to comply with it can attract […].

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 7, 2022

The HITECH Act, as amended in 2021 by the HIPAA Safe Harbor Act, requires the HHS consider the security practices that have been implemented by HIPAA-regulated entities when considering financial penalties and other remedies to resolve potential HIPAA violations discovered during investigations and audits.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Continue reading this overview for key aspects of healthcare compliance specific to the state of Idaho.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2022

Although the answer to the question is HIPAA is federal law is yes, there are occasions when HIPAA is pre-empted by state laws or other federal laws – adding to the complexity of compliance. Many states now have privacy laws with more stringent provisions than HIPAA, but many only apply to specific health information (i.e.,

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 29, 2024

Key Updates to Health Breach Notification Rule Summary Focus on Health Apps and Emerging Technologies: The revised rule clarifies its application to health apps and similar technologies not covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. My professional goals changed over time.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Specifically, are you using HIPAA compliant billing software? To help you decide, we’ve prepared an overview of what the HIPAA regulations state. We also reviewed some of the most popular payment apps available to determine whether or not they are HIPAA compliant payment apps. . How Does HIPAA Define Billing Software Compliance?

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2024

MGMA explained that under HIPAA, covered entities must report cybersecurity incidents to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights within 60 days for HIPAA compliance. There is concern that with the threat of enforcement, HIPAA-covered entities may feel compelled to prioritize reporting of incidents over patient safety.

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Total HIPAA

JUNE 21, 2021

It might feel like it was yesterday that your business went through its last HIPAA compliance training. Here are a few things you should consider when it comes to HIPAA retraining. Keeping everyone abreast of what safeguards they should be using to protect PHI is essential in maintaining HIPAA compliance.

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