HIPAA Journal

APRIL 13, 2023

The Nevada-based creative marketing agency, Estipona Group, has achieved compliance with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and has demonstrated its commitment to protecting the privacy and security of its clients’ patient health information.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

What You Should Know: – Avaamo, a pioneer in healthcare AI solutions, today announced the launch of Avaamo Ambient™ , a groundbreaking Generative AI-powered ambient listening technology that promises to revolutionize clinical documentation and significantly reduce physician burnout.

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Total HIPAA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As 2023 unfolds, the urgency for entities in the healthcare sector to initiate or reinforce their HIPAA compliance cannot be overstated. Prove Your Due Diligence The decision to postpone setting up comprehensive policies, procedures, and HIPAA training could be detrimental.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Keeping your dental office compliant with HIPAA and OSHA regulations is one more thing to juggle. HIPAA and OSHA training for dental offices is an essential part of compliance. Here are five reminders to help as you work through the compliance conundrum. Be able to prove the HIPAA and OSHA training was done.

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Healthcare Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Healthcare Document Management Software: Enhancing Patient Safety Through Better Care Coordination What drives today’s fast-paced healthcare environment? Healthcare organizations face the challenge of managing vast amounts of critical documentation, including compliance documents, regulatory forms, and policy updates.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 9, 2022

Requirements to implement HIPAA safeguards appear more often in the text of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act than is often acknowledged. There is also a section relating to the Organization Requirements of the Privacy and Security Rules – both of which include further HIPAA safeguards.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Some of the biggest fines for HIPAA violations have been for failing to comply with the medical records destruction rules. Although HIPAA has document retention requirements , there are no minimum retention periods for medical records. The HIPAA Medical Records Destruction Rules.

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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 COVID-19 Compliance Health Insurance 120

Total HIPAA

AUGUST 17, 2022

Covered Entities, and other organizations that are obligated by law to maintain HIPAA compliance, naturally have been curious as to whether they can use Gmail’s confidential mode to share sensitive data. And is it an effective, secure alternative to HIPAA compliant fax or efax protocols? HIPAA compliant.

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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

MARCH 29, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced its first financial penalties of 2022 to resolve alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Dental Practitioner Fined $30,000 for Noncompliance with the HIPAA Right of Access. Dr. Donald Brockley D.D.M,

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Cyberattacks on large healthcare providers continue to occur in high numbers, but 2022 has also seen an increase in attacks on small and medium-sized healthcare organizations and business associates of HIPAA-covered entities. The data breaches and HIPAA enforcement actions. Host: Compliancy Group.

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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Compliance isn’t just a box to check—it’s a vital responsibility that safeguards patient well-being and protects organizations from significant financial losses. A powerful way to ensure this is through regular compliance audits. This staggering figure highlights the importance of staying vigilant.

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Total HIPAA

APRIL 25, 2022

Many organizations, including Total HIPAA Compliance, rely on NIST for guidance. NIST Special Publication 800-50 , entitled “Building an Information Technology Security Awareness and Training Program,” is a document published by NIST, and the foundation of Total HIPAA’s HIPAA compliance training.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

These are recordkeeping and documentation. In a survey , dental providers agree that careful and precise recordkeeping is indispensable, emphasizing the importance of documenting elements such as patient histories, examination results, diagnoses, radiographs, treatment plans, consent forms, and clinic notes.

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Total HIPAA

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

If you’ve been taking concrete steps towards implementing and maintaining HIPAA compliance across your organization, you may have also come across some information about ERISA compliance. Do HIPAA and ERISA have overlapping guidelines? Here’s what you need to know about ERISA and HIPAA compliance.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 28, 2024

Human resources (HR) professionals have a stake in their organizations’ healthcare compliance practices. Regardless of company size or number of employees, thorough HR compliance training ensures that your practice, hospital, or company protects patients and workers.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 8, 2022

But healthcare practices and the business associates supporting them need to know: Is Google Cloud HIPAA Compliant? What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? Regarding software, there are specific indications of the tool’s HIPAA compliance. Software HIPAA compliance boils down to two things. Learn More! ×

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

HIPAA was enacted several years before social media networks such as Facebook and Instagram existed, so there are no specific HIPAA compliance rules for social media. There are many benefits to be gained from using social media if your organization is a HIPAA Covered Entity or Business Associate.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

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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Sharps Compliance

JULY 20, 2022

Although cybercrime gets a lot of attention, patient privacy is often compromised the old-fashioned way by improper disposal of paper documents containing patients’ protected health information (PHI). Continue reading Protect Patient Privacy with a HIPAA-Compliant Shredding Service at Sharps Compliance Blog.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

All HIPAA covered entities must familiarize themselves with the HIPAA breach notification requirements and develop a breach response plan that can be implemented as soon as a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI) is discovered. Summary of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The world of HIPAA compliance is often confusing and complex. Whether you’re an insurance agent or do business with one, you might wonder, “Do insurance agents need to be HIPAA compliant?” Insurance agents are required to comply with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. How Do I Make Sure My Business Is HIPAA Compliant?

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A significant part of this conversation involves the use of communication tools like video conferencing and their compliance with HIPAA. are HIPAA-compliant, you’re in the right place. This article delves into the essentials of HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. What Makes Video Conferencing HIPAA-compliant?

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Compliancy Group

MAY 25, 2022

Law 20,584, the equivalent to HIPAA, was passed in 2012. The law requires that all information contained in patient files or documentation of medical treatments be treated as sensitive data. . HIPAA Chile” changes are on the horizon. The new constitution and the new bill would both modify HIPAA Chile as we know it.

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When a company effectively communicates the significance of cybersecurity, ensures that team members know how to report suspicious incidents, and implements accurate risk assessments along with clear policies and procedures, we refer to this as a “culture of compliance”. This approach significantly enhances your security measures.

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Compliance Due Diligence HIPAA Compliance Officers 98

Compliancy Group

MARCH 2, 2022

Ultimately, your vendor’s vulnerabilities are your vulnerabilities, which is why HIPAA emphasizes the importance of business associate compliance. Business associate vendors must be compliant with HIPAA standards. So how do you ensure that you are choosing HIPAA compliant vendors? What Makes a Vendor HIPAA Compliant?

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the realm of healthcare, HIPAA compliance is the de-facto standard, and compliance is non-negotiable. The onus is on healthcare organizations to ensure anyone handling sensitive patient information is well-trained and knowledgeable on HIPAA standards and practices. This is why HIPAA training software is so important.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 10, 2024

It may seem a little early to do some spring cleaning, but not when it comes to compliance! It’s that time of the year to check your records for 2023 compliance deficiencies and set your organization up for success in 2024. Release of Industry-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) is anticipated in 2024.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

The question “Does HIPAA Apply to Employers” is one that has provoked many different responses due to the complicated nature of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The HIPAA Privacy Rule is one of the most complicated pieces of legislation affecting the healthcare and health insurance industries.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 2, 2023

The settlements pursued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are for egregious violations of HIPAA Rules. Settlements are also pursued to highlight common HIPAA violations to raise awareness of the need to comply with specific aspects of HIPAA Rules. Are Data Breaches HIPAA Violations?

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Natalia Mazina

JULY 28, 2022

While this is not a new case, it serves as a good reminder that even a small healthcare provider is subject to potential monetary penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Our other relevant blog posts: “ OCR increases HIPAA audits ,” “ When was the last time you trained your workforce on HIPAA?

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Total HIPAA

AUGUST 16, 2023

By signing a BAA, the company is stating that they have their own HIPAA compliance approach which meets the law’s requirements. It is still the responsibility of the covered entity to make sure they only sign Business Associate Agreements with business associates who are truly HIPAA compliant.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

What happens after a HIPAA complaint is filed can vary according to who it is filed with, whether or not the complaint is justified, and the nature of the complaint. What Happens after a HIPAA Complaint is Filed with an Organization? If the review identifies a potential HIPAA violation, it will be investigated further.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 29, 2024

MedTrainer continues its dominance of the healthcare compliance software market as the #1 solution for spring 2024, ranked by G2 reviewers. MedTrainer has led the Healthcare Compliance Software category since the ranking’s inception. Healthcare compliance is an ever-evolving category with constantly changing regulatory requirements.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 5, 2022

NIST’s new draft publication, formally titled Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule: A Cybersecurity Resource Guide supports the ongoing efforts of the healthcare industry to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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