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Integrating HIPAA Compliance Into Digital Communication: A Closer Look

HIT Consultant

The healthcare sector has been a prime target for cyberattacks and data breaches over the last several years, which makes compliance with the Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act (HIPAA) all the more important. It also damages your reputation as a trustworthy healthcare provider and takes a toll on patient satisfaction.

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Editorial: Benefits of HIPAA for Healthcare Professionals

HIPAA Journal

It has been almost 27 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law, more than 2 decades since the Privacy Rule was enacted, and this February will be the 20 th anniversary of the HIPAA Security Rule.

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These are the compliance issues providers should be preparing for, post-PHE

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

based attorney in the health law practice of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz about what providers should be doing to ensure compliance when the PHE finally sunsets. What do you see as the primary compliance issues providers will have to contend with? We spoke recently with Allison M. Cohen, a Washington, D.C.-based

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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

Notably, many of these incidents are preventable and could have been avoided with proper compliance measures. Compliance with healthcare regulations is crucial not only for avoiding legal repercussions but also for ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. It ensures its confidentiality and maintains security.

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The Essential Components of an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program

Healthcare Blog

An effective healthcare compliance program is a crucial aspect of any healthcare organization. Patient safety and consistent quality care will maintain priority. Healthcare organizations should clearly define their expectations and the consequences for non-compliance. These documents should serve as a roadmap for employees.

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Prioritizing Implicit Bias Training in Healthcare: Ensuring Compliance with American Medical Compliance

American Medical Compliance

Implicit bias in healthcare can inadvertently sculpt a chasm, impacting patient outcomes, satisfaction, and overall health disparities. In this landscape, adherence to compliance standards becomes a linchpin, and organizations like American Medical Compliance (AMC) emerge as invaluable allies.

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Upstate Medical University decreases no-shows by 59% with telehealth, which patients love

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

“Our immediate solution was to make available an audio/video communication to all outpatient areas first and ensure all patients for whom face-to-face visits were not critical could connect with their providers. ” The only HIPAA-compliant vendor Upstate had immediate access to and currently was using was WebEx.