Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This technology, combined with the rising adoption of virtual care delivery , presents opportunities to transform care access and delivery. Privacy considerations extend beyond standard HIPAA compliance. AI’s full potential doesn’t replace clinical judgment. It enhances it.

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Patient Satisfaction Public Health HIPAA Governance 124

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 2, 2024

million past and present insurance holders. Tracking scripts used by healthcare-industry organizations must comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, and Kaiser reported the breach to the U.S. This situation may still draw scrutiny from HIPAA regulators. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as required.

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HIPAA Regulatory Compliance Compliance 105

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

All practices must comply with HIPAA, as well as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Technology plays a crucial role in HIPAA-compliant communication for behavioral health. Embracing Secure EHR Software and Patient Portal Effective EHR software helps ensure HIPAA-compliant interactions.

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HIPAA Compliance 127

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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Compliance Fraud HIPAA Health Insurance 105

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 2, 2022

The Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act (HIPAA) introduced multiple HIPAA rights. Unfortunately, the failure to comply with Privacy Rule HIPAA rights is one of the leading reasons for complaints to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Rights under the Privacy Rule. 45 CFR § 164.524 – Access of individuals to PHI.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Public Health Compliance 103

Compliancy Group

APRIL 8, 2022

With all of these security and privacy features, the question remains: Is Signal HIPAA compliant? HIPAA Compliant Software Usage. Under HIPAA, any application or software company whose product “touches” (creates, receives, maintains, or transmits) protected health information (PHI) is considered to be a business associate.

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HIPAA Compliance Public Health COVID-19 98

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 12, 2023

One of the challenges with developing HIPAA was to create rules that would correct inefficiencies and get the healthcare system working more harmoniously. The way that HIPAA needed to be written has naturally led to the legislation receiving a lot of criticism. How HIPAA has Benefited Healthcare Organizations.

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HIPAA Compliance Fraud COVID-19 109

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 23, 2025

The federal False Claims Act prohibits someone from knowingly presenting or causing a false claim for payment if the federal government will pay for that claim. Providers who bill Medicare for services they did not actually provide and who present the bill with the knowledge that the service was not performed have committed Medicare fraud.

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Fraud Medicare Medicare Regulatory Compliance 98

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 Compliance Health Insurance Public Health 107

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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HIPAA Compliance Regulatory Compliance Health Insurance 111

HIPAA Journal

MAY 10, 2023

Is SurveyMonkey HIPAA compliant? At the present time, SurveyMonkey is HIPAA compliant. Is SurveyMonkey HIPAA Compliant? In its role as a Business Associate, SurveyMonkey is HIPAA compliant. Screening, authorization, and HIPAA training of SurveyMonkey staff. The post Is SurveyMonkey HIPAA Compliant?

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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 Doctors Hospitals Compliance 111

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

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The tool should be used by any developer of a mobile app that accesses, collects, shares, uses, or maintains information related to an individual’s past, present, or future health. Even if a health app has not been developed for use by a HIPAA-covered entity, there may be one or more federal laws or regulations that apply.

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Compliance HIPAA FDA Health Insurance 107

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

JANUARY 12, 2023

During those two years, the OCR oversees all compliance activities and requires that all HIPAA related documentation and issues be submitted and approved or reported to them according to strict guidelines. Some of the changes in the NPRM could be an improvement, but some could present uncomfortable changes or challenges.

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HIPAA Compliance 104

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 5, 2023

If your HIPAA-covered organization is planning to use Microsoft Teams to collect, store, share, or transmit electronic PHI, it is important to know how to make Microsoft Teams HIPAA compliant. How to Make Microsoft Teams HIPAA Compliant No software is HIPAA compliant.

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HIPAA Due Diligence Compliance Licensing 89

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Healthcare providers must navigate complex compliance requirements, including HIPAA regulations, to maintain patient privacy and data security. However, a lack of standardized formats across vendors presents a challenge, often requiring custom APIs and middleware solutions to bridge the gap.

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Patient Satisfaction Hospitals HIPAA Compliance 116

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For instance, threats to patient data privacy are ever-present, sometimes due to inconsistent cybersecurity procedures across entities. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) addresses these challenges. Our software also provides comprehensive training on the HIPAA Security Rule and other crucial regulations.

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HIPAA Informed Consent Compliance Doctors 52

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 6, 2024

million civil monetary penalty (CMP) against Gulf Coast Pain Consultants, LLC d/b/a Clearway Pain Solutions Institute (Gulf Coast Pain Consultants, or Gulf Coast) for HIPAA Security Rule violations – most HIPAA workforce access violations. CMP details are provided below. 164.308(a)(ii)(A) prior to the breach incident.

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HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Compliance Medicare 97

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has issued a bulletin confirming that the use of third-party tracking technologies on websites, web applications, and mobile apps without a business associate agreement (BAA) is a HIPAA violation if the tracking technology collects and transmits individually identifiable health information.

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HIPAA Compliance Hospitals Fraud 107

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The new rule will implement the requirements of the Administrative Simplification Requirements of HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act and will apply to all health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers that currently lack an efficient, uniform method of sending attachments.

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HIPAA Hospitals Compliance 107

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Being aware of the newest healthcare compliance rules and regulations is no easy task. You might be wondering if there are critical compliance trainings you’re either missing at your facility or that need revision. Providing consistent compliance training is not only mandatory, but it can help to avoid some of these situations.

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Compliance HIPAA Health Insurance COVID-19 98

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2025

With only 6% of organizations having fully operationalized responsible AI frameworks , the healthcare industry must take a measured approach to ensure AI integration aligns with patient safety and regulatory compliance. The potential for AI to introduce new cybersecurity risks is another factor that cannot be overlooked.

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Governance Compliance HIPAA Regulatory Compliance 64

MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Healthcare is a continuously evolving industry, especially when it comes to compliance. Compliance standards are consistently under scrutiny from regulatory organizations, which means healthcare professionals frequently need to refresh, re-train, and learn new concepts and best practices. What Is Microlearning?

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Compliance HIPAA Informed Consent Compliance Officers 98

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 29, 2023

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights released guidance in 2022 on HIPAA and website tracking technologies and confirmed disclosures of protected health information to third parties via website tracking technologies is a HIPAA violation unless authorization has been received from patients or if there is a valid business associate agreement in place.

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HIPAA Fraud Health Insurance Compliance 97

Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Because patient data cannot be shared under HIPAA, consumer data mining practices – which are generally criticized for lacking transparency – have long elicited medical privacy concerns.

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Fraud HIPAA Compliance Hospitals 306

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 6, 2023

According to Odia Kagan, partner and chair of GDPR compliance and international privacy for Fox Rothschild LLP, the decision means: The company can no longer rely on a legal basis of contractual necessity to run behavioral ads and will instead have to ask users for their consent. Last year, hundreds of U.S. Despite U.S. court documents.

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HIPAA Compliance Hospitals 353

Total HIPAA

MARCH 29, 2023

HIPAA compliant text messaging apps protect sensitive data, like Protected Health Information (PHI) in transit. In this blog we will review several companies that provides HIPAA compliant text messaging, allowing secure texting of PHI. Installation of TigerText – HIPAA Compliant Text Messaging Solution The download is quick.

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HIPAA Compliance Hospitals COVID-19 98

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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HIPAA Licensing Public Health Compliance 98

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

Ethical and Regulatory Considerations Healthcare operates within a highly regulated environment, demanding strict adherence to compliance standards like HIPAA and GDPR when implementing AI-driven technologies. Regular audits and compliance reviews ensure alignment with regulatory standards and ethical best practices.

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Compliance Governance Telemedicine HIPAA 75

Health Care Performance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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. Compliance Training for SNFs. For your employees to pass this test, your compliance program needs a strong training program. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere.

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HIPAA Compliance 52

Health Care Performance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

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. Compliance Training for SNFs. For your employees to pass this test, your compliance program needs a strong training program. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere.

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HIPAA Compliance 52

Health Care Performance

AUGUST 31, 2022

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. Compliance Training for SNFs. For your employees to pass this test, your compliance program needs a strong training program. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 15, 2020

Alleva, who focuses on the federal regulation of healthcare providers, payer enrollment and HIPAA compliance, told Healthcare IT News that it's still too soon to tell how patients will react to loosening coronavirus restrictions. "Some states are still in particular phases," she said.

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Telemedicine Licensing HIPAA COVID-19 218

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Non-compliance can lead to an organization losing Medicaid funding and status as a provider within this program. Compliance software can help with this, as it can automate the process, reduce manual work, and help organizations avoid costly fines. The number of those being excluded from participating as a Medicaid provider is rising.

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Medicaid Medicaid Compliance HIPAA 52

Health Care Performance

OCTOBER 13, 2022

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. Top Privacy and Security Risks that Can Lead to HIPAA Violations. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere. Compliance Culture Lessons from the Headlines. 60 minutes.

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HIPAA Compliance 52

Health Care Performance

OCTOBER 5, 2022

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. Top Privacy and Security Risks that Can Lead to HIPAA Violations. HIPAA breaches can occur everywhere. Compliance Culture Lessons from the Headlines. 60 minutes.

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