Going beyond HIPAA compliance is worthwhile
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 11, 2022
Just because HIPAA doesn't require the use of data governance technology doesn't mean you can do without it.
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HHS OCR Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation for $90,000
Compliancy Group
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settled a HIPAA ransomware cybersecurity investigation of Bryan County Ambulance Authority (BCAA). HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation: The Risk Analysis Initiative In late October of 2024, a conference was held in Washington, D.C. by the U.S.
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The Rise of Healthcare Governance, Risk, and Compliance
MedTrainer
JULY 31, 2024
Healthcare organizations of all sizes and types are increasingly adopting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks to address the industry’s complex regulatory landscape and evolving challenges. Implementing GRC for healthcare has substantial benefits for healthcare leaders. What Is Healthcare GRC?
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Ensuring HIPAA Compliance with a Checklist for Medical Offices
Compliancy Group
JULY 11, 2024
With advancements in technology, medical offices are increasingly relying on electronic data storage and communication systems, making it crucial to maintain strict compliance with HIPAA regulations. Policies and Procedures Developing comprehensive policies and procedures is essential for HIPAA compliance.
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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?
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Office Puzzle Achieves HIPAA Compliance with Compliancy Group
HIPAA Journal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Office Puzzle has taken all necessary steps to prove its good faith effort to achieve compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Through the use of Compliancy Group’s proprietary HIPAA solution, The Guard™. PHI is any individually identifiable healthcare-related information.
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Government Requirements for Healthcare Facility Compliance
MedTrainer
JANUARY 30, 2024
What types of healthcare facilities are required by the government to have a compliance program? In this blog, we’ll outline what types of healthcare facilities are required by the government to have a compliance program and why compliance is crucial for both healthcare organizations and the agencies that support them.
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Benefits of Governance, Risk, and Compliance Automation
Verisys
MARCH 1, 2024
Healthcare organizations’ increased reliance on telemedicine has led to new technological risks for the entire healthcare industry but especially for governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) programs, creating a need for improved vigilance over data security. SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI) 2.
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How Does HIPAA Compliance Affect Healthcare Facilities
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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Understanding the Role of a HIPAA Compliance Officer
Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA
MARCH 14, 2024
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. Continuously reviewing the compliance program’s effectiveness.
Survey Says: Majority Missing Key Piece of HIPAA Compliance
Compliancy Group
JUNE 3, 2022
A recent poll of webinar attendees found that barely one-third may be HIPAA compliant, based upon responses to a single question. Conducting an annual Security Risk Analysis is one of the foundational requirements of HIPAA compliance. Look at the statistics of HIPAA violations and fines. Compliancy Group can help!
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Navigating HIPAA Compliance in Tracking Technologies
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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Should Government Play a Bigger Role in Healthcare Cybersecurity?
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In light of that, many have wondered whether the government has a role to play in healthcare cybersecurity. What role does the government have, if any, when it comes to healthcare cybersecurity? What role does the government have, if any, when it comes to healthcare cybersecurity? Here are his responses. Recently, the U.S.
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HITECH Compliance
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 Compliance Management: The Guardian of Patient Privacy
Compliancy Group
JULY 5, 2023
A HIPAA compliance manager serves as the guardian of patient information, overseeing all aspects of adherence to federal regulations within healthcare organizations. What Skills Does it Take to Be A Successful HIPAA Compliance Manager? Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant! Find Out More!
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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare
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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RabbitSign Achieves HIPAA Compliance for its Free e-Signing Solution
HIPAA Journal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
RabbitSign, a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of a free-to-use, unlimited e-signing solution, has been assessed by Compliancy Group’s HIPAA compliance experts who determined the solution is compliant with the HIPAA Rules. Compliancy Group has been a crucial partner in making that happen.”.
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How to Ensure Dental Regulatory ComplianceÂ
American Medical Compliance
MARCH 11, 2024
It also ensures dental regulatory compliance, protecting both patients and practitioners. Understanding the Significance Dental recordkeeping includes the systematic documentation of a patient’s oral health history, examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes. This does not only facilitate comprehensive patient care.
Comparing HIPAA and NIST
Total HIPAA
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of data security and privacy, two key frameworks have emerged as significant players: HIPAA and NIST. HIPAA, particularly through its Security Rule, establishes standards for the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI).
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An Overview of Healthcare Compliance Laws and Regulations
Compliancy Group
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Anyone in this industry should know the healthcare compliance laws and regulations that guide how they do their jobs and provide quality care. Here’s your healthcare compliance 101 for the critical federal regulations all employees should know.
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Rehmann Confirmed as HIPAA Compliant
HIPAA Journal
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The Troy, MI-based fully integrated professional advisory and asset management firm, Rehmann, has recently been confirmed as being in full compliance with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the HITECH Act.
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How Long Does a HIPAA Violation Stay on Your Record?
Compliancy Group
OCTOBER 14, 2024
There’s no room for chance or error when it comes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Every hospital, private practice, medical supplier, and healthcare organization must take precautions against non-compliance incidents, which can end up on an employee’s record, sometimes indefinitely.
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HIPAA Seal of Compliance Awarded to ScribeMedics LLC
HIPAA Journal
JUNE 7, 2022
Compliancy Group offers HIPAA -covered entities and business associates a proven methodology for ensuring compliance with all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The services provided by ScribeMedics require contact with PHI, so HIPAA compliance is mandatory.
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Building a Culture of Compliance
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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Interview: Caroline Cook, Privacy Consultant, GDH Government Consulting Services
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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How To Write Healthcare Compliance Goals
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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Is Wix HIPAA Compliant?
Compliancy Group
AUGUST 29, 2022
The reasons for having a website are virtually limitless, but if your business must follow HIPAA’s rules and regulations, you must know if Wix is HIPAA compliant. What Makes a Software Tool HIPAA Compliant? Regarding software, there are specific indications of the tool’s HIPAA compliance. What Are HIPAA Safeguards?
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HIPAA Compliance in the Age of Social Media
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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Why Workforce Compliance Software Is the Solution for Healthcare
Compliancy Group
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Unfortunately, the complexity of healthcare compliance makes following the rules and being aware of updates challenging. Workforce compliance management entails implementing policies and procedures that align with these regulations. Staying compliant with healthcare regulations is everyone’s responsibility in the organization.
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CalystaPro EMR Verified as HIPAA Compliant
HIPAA Journal
JULY 7, 2022
Compliancy Group has confirmed that CalystaPro EMR is compliant with the HIPAA Rules and the HITECH Act. Naturally, all EMR system vendors are classed as business associates under HIPAA as their solutions are used to store electronic protected health information (ePHI).
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Interview: John Jessop, Sr. Director, HIPAA Security & Regulatory Compliance, PPFA
HIPAA Journal
NOVEMBER 29, 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. What was your first position?
HIPAA Compliant Environment or a Culture of Compliance?
Compliancy Group
APRIL 29, 2022
One of the trendy marketing terms being used by equipment and service providers in the security space is “HIPAA Compliant Environment.” But security and compliance are not the same things. HIPAA Compliant Environment or a Culture of Compliance – Super Security Kryptonite. Compliancy Group can help! Learn More! ×
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HIPAA: Healthcare’s Most Impactful Regulation
MedTrainer
JANUARY 26, 2024
What compliance regulation most directly affects the operations of a healthcare provider? At the top of the list is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What is HIPAA? HIPAA is primarily concerned with protecting the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (PHI).
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Employee Compliance Training for Healthcare
MedTrainer
MARCH 8, 2024
Employee compliance training is essential to any healthcare organization’s onboarding process. It educates employees on the laws, regulations, and policies governing their work and ensures they understand their responsibilities and obligations as healthcare professionals.
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Is Apple iCloud HIPAA Compliant?
Compliancy Group
APRIL 13, 2022
They love the ease of use and seamless integration, but is iCloud HIPAA compliant? HIPAA Compliance 101. The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing HIPAA Rules and Regulations. HIPAA violations can result in substantial fines and penalties from OCR. .
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Understanding the Common Agency Provision in HIPAA – aka “Basis for a Civil Money Penalty,” or 45 CFR § 160.402
Total HIPAA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
In the extensive world of rules and regulations related to HIPAA, it’s crucial to have a clear grasp of specific rules for both legal and ethical reasons. ” This rule serves as a central reference point for organizations that are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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Clarifying the HIPAA Retention Requirements
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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HIPAA Key Fact: PHI & Government Investigations & Enforcement
Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog
JULY 6, 2022
Our series is designed to explain best practices about HIPAA compliance, HIPAA settlements, and the various requirements an organization must have in place under the HIPAA Security & Privacy Rules.
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The Ultimate Compliance Checklist for Companies in Healthcare
Compliancy Group
AUGUST 30, 2024
Ensuring compliance in your hospital, private practice, or healthcare company means safeguarding patient data, optimizing working conditions for employees, and promoting the highest quality of care. We suggest incorporating them into an annual compliance checklist for companies across the healthcare sector.
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Virtual 40th National HIPAA Summit – Early Bird Discount Ends 2/3
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.
NIST Urged to Make HIPAA Security Rule Implementation Guidance More Usable by Small Providers
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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The History of Healthcare Compliance
MedTrainer
JANUARY 12, 2024
At its core, healthcare compliance ensures the quality of care, patient safety, and integrity of healthcare systems. Over the years, healthcare compliance has evolved significantly, driven by changing regulations, advances in technology, and a growing emphasis on patient-centric care. What is Healthcare Compliance?
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Does Talking About a Patient Violate HIPAA?
Compliancy Group
MAY 16, 2022
One main focus of HIPAA regulations is ensuring the privacy of the protected health information (PHI) of patients. Does talking about a patient violate HIPAA? Does Talking About a Patient Violate HIPAA? As we’ve already said, maintaining the privacy of PHI is one of the key requirements of HIPAA Rules and Regulations.
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What Does HIPAA Stand For?
HIPAA Journal
JANUARY 1, 2023
Many articles discussing what does HIPAA stand for fail to give a complete answer. Most state that HIPAA is an acronym of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and that it led to the development of standards for the privacy of Protected Health Information.
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