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

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Generally, HIPAA compliance for nurses is considered to mean adhering to policies and procedures developed by an organization’s HIPAA Privacy Officer and applying the best practices of security awareness training provided by an organization’s HIPAA Security Officer.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Achieving and maintaining compliance with the Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Omnibus Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for HIPAA-regulated entities. On December 14, 2022, Compliancy Group is hosting a webinar to demonstrate The Guard. PT ¦ 12:00 p.m.

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Total HIPAA

JULY 30, 2024

HIPAA Compliance and Online Tracking Technologies The U.S. The HIPAA Privacy Rule does not explicitly demand written authorization for tracking. Tracking technologies could inadvertently capture PHI, posing a risk of potential HIPAA violations [source]. What are User-Authenticated Web Pages? What is a Tracking Technology?

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2022

Achieving and maintaining compliance with all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules can be a challenge for healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and business associates of HIPAA-covered entities. Ingredients for a well-run compliance program.

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Compliancy Group

JULY 1, 2024

This is where HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) comes into play, ensuring the privacy and security of patients’ medical records. As technology advances, healthcare organizations must stay vigilant by implementing HIPAA IT compliance measures.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Aidan Simister, Co-Founder and CEO of Lepide In 2023, HIPAA fines amounted to $4,176,500, which is a rise of over $2,000,000 in 2022. So yes, HIPAA fines have doubled. So, a drastic surge in HIPAA fines raises questions about the underlying causes, and whether this is being seen the world over.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As festivities begin and work environments shift, here are some key tips to uphold HIPAA compliance during this joyous time. Mindful Communication: During gatherings or social events, remind employees to be cautious about discussing work-related matters, especially patient details, outside of designated secure environments.

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Health Care Performance

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. Top Privacy and Security Risks that Can Lead to HIPAA Violations. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere. Later today or tomorrow, there will be new sources of potential HIPAA breaches. October 19, 2022. 60 minutes. 90 minutes.

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Health Care Performance

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. Top Privacy and Security Risks that Can Lead to HIPAA Violations. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere. Later today or tomorrow, there will be new sources of potential HIPAA breaches. October 19, 2022. 60 minutes. 90 minutes.

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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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Health Care Performance

JANUARY 18, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. HIPAA Security Update. Your HIPAA security program is your defense, and the key to maintaining continuity of care. Your HIPAA security program is your defense, and the key to maintaining continuity of care. January 25, 2023.

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Health Care Performance

JANUARY 11, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. HIPAA Security Update. Your HIPAA security program is your defense, and the key to maintaining continuity of care. Your HIPAA security program is your defense, and the key to maintaining continuity of care. January 25, 2023.

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Health Care Performance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. Compliance Training for SNFs. If the OIG walked into your organization and asked the nearest employee about their compliance program, would they reply with an immediate and clear answer? HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere.

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Health Care Performance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. Compliance Training for SNFs. If the OIG walked into your organization and asked the nearest employee about their compliance program, would they reply with an immediate and clear answer? HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere.

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Health Care Performance

AUGUST 31, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. Compliance Training for SNFs. If the OIG walked into your organization and asked the nearest employee about their compliance program, would they reply with an immediate and clear answer? HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 26, 2023

HIPAA-regulated entities have a ton of things to get done to ensure the organization runs smoothly and the highest possible standards are maintained. The HIPAA compliance specialists, Compliancy Group, will be hosting a webinar to explain the Return on Investment (ROI) of HIPAA compliance. PT ¦ 12:00 p.m.

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Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima Plan a Successful Compliance Week in 2023 February 22, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 In this webinar, we will discuss approaches to plan a fun and engaging Compliance Week for your staff.

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Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars start at 11:00 a.m. CST and are presented by Margaret Scavotto and Scott Gima Plan a Successful Compliance Week in 2023 February 22, 2023 90 minutes 1.8 In this webinar, we will discuss approaches to plan a fun and engaging Compliance Week for your staff.

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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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MedTrainer

MARCH 12, 2024

To underline the significance and complexity of this system, we will explore what are reportable events in healthcare, the regulatory requirements that govern them, the types of reportable events, and the importance of proper reporting. Each state has its own set of laws and regulations dictating what must be reported and when.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 30, 2023

The National HIPAA Summit is the leading forum on healthcare EDI, privacy, breach notification, confidentiality, data security, and HIPAA compliance, and the deadline for registration for the Virtual 40th National HIPAA Summit is fast approaching.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

What happens if you violate HIPAA depends on the nature and consequences of the violation, the motive for the violation, and whether you knew – or should have known – that the violation was indeed a violation. What happens if you violate HIPAA can also depend on if or how the violation is identified.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2024

Establishing measurable compliance objectives enables organizations to track their progress, identify areas for improvement, and mitigate risks before they escalate into significant issues. But how do you write healthcare compliance goals that accomplish this? What is Healthcare Compliance Management?

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 1, 2022

If so, you must ensure that the eCommerce platform you use to sell to patients is HIPAA compliant. Is Shopify HIPAA compliant? What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? When it comes to software, there are certain indications of the tool’s HIPAA compliance. What Are HIPAA Safeguards? Learn More! ×

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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

AUGUST 14, 2023

Are you aware that investing in HIPAA compliance can actually result in increased revenue? Conversely, putting HIPAA compliance on the back burner can be detrimental to the organization. Free Webinar Details Thursday, August 17, 2023 11:00 a.m. PT ¦ 12:00 p.m.

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Health Care Performance

JANUARY 27, 2022

Sign up for MPA's FREE Compliance & HIPAA webinars: All webinars are 11:00 a.m. February 9, 2022: How to Conduct a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis. The HIPAA Security Risk Analysis is required by law. April 6, 2022: Compliance Lessons from Ted Lasso. CST - 12:00 p.m. You know what the happiest animal on Earth is?

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 7, 2022

The development, implementation, and enforcement of HIPAA policies and procedures is the cornerstone of HIPAA compliance. The requirement to develop, implement, and enforce HIPAA policies and procedures appears in the very first standard of the Administrative Requirements of the Privacy Rule ( 45 CFR § 164.530 ).

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 31, 2023

The reason the HIPAA retention requirements needs clarifying is that the distinction between HIPAA medical records retention and HIPAA record retention can be confusing. Throughout the Administrative Simplification Regulations of HIPAA, there are several references to HIPAA data retention.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 1, 2022

But, did you know as a healthcare organization that these tools need to meet specific HIPAA standards? HelloSign is a popular e-signature product, but is HelloSign HIPAA compliant? How can you tell if a software tool is HIPAA compliant? What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? What Are HIPAA Safeguards?

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Protecting patient privacy is the goal of HIPAA regulations for healthcare practices. While HIPAA regulations were established before the era of social media, the Privacy Rule safeguards against the unauthorized disclosure of patient health information (PHI) on these platforms. What is ePHI under HIPAA?

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Compliancy Group

JULY 4, 2022

But is Ooma HIPAA compliant? What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? When it comes to software, there are specific indications of the tool’s HIPAA compliance. Software HIPAA compliance boils down to two things. When the answer to both of these questions is “yes,” the tool is likely HIPAA compliant.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 6, 2022

The main determining factor should always be whether or not the software in question is HIPAA compliant. Is Google Workspace HIPAA compliant? What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? When it comes to software, there are certain indications of the tool’s HIPAA compliance. What Are HIPAA Safeguards?

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 17, 2023

Ensuring that your network is HIPAA compliant is crucial when you are a part of the healthcare industry. HIPAA sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations can result in hefty fines and legal repercussions. Learn More × HIPAA Partner Program Find Out More!

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This information must be protected to avoid any legal implications and ensure compliance with privacy regulatory laws, like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What is HIPAA? HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is an integral part of U.S. healthcare legislation.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Compliance audit software can significantly increase your savings in terms of finances and resources while giving you opportunities for continuous control monitoring. More compliance officers are prioritizing holistic visibility of their organization’s landscape for auditing and reducing avoidable financial hardships on their operations.

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