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 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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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

"This is why it is imperative that public attention be drawn to the upcoming World Patient Safety Day, an event highlighting the patient communities’ current struggles from the patients themselves," according to The Light Collective. target="_blank">Learn more and register.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

ICYMI (“in case you missed it”), there is an uptick in enforcement and scrutiny IRL (“in real life”) related to communications through social media and other public platforms by entities subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

To address this concern, HIPAA and the Privacy Act were established to protect individuals’ privacy rights. We will delve into the importance of HIPAA and Privacy Act training in clinical environments. By undergoing HIPAA training, clinicians understand how to maintain patient confidentiality while providing high-quality care.

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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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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 are Unauthenticated Web Pages?

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Hanys

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Addressing HIPAA, data security and telemedicine in a post-Roe v. 2023 Government Relations Advocacy Strategy Session. Wade environment. Effectively managing and responding to staffing complaints. 2022 Healthcare Law Review. Standing membership call. An overview of Lean concepts.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 25, 2023

Paubox is HIPAA compliant and as an email encryption solution supports HIPAA compliance and can be used by Covered Entities and Business Associates to communicate Protected Health Information in emails without violating the standards of the HIPAA Privacy or Security Rules. What are the HIPAA Email Requirements?

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Hanys

APRIL 22, 2022

HANYS government relations update call. Understanding HIPAA's marketing restrictions. HANYS government relations update call. HANYS' activities during AHA's Annual Membership Meeting. April 25 and 26. Medicare post-acute care and inpatient psychiatric facility proposed rules. Standing membership call. Standing membership call.

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Hanys

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Addressing HIPAA, data security and telemedicine in a post-Roe v. 2023 Government Relations Advocacy Strategy Session. Advancing Healthcare Excellence and Inclusion Virtual Learning Series: Virtual Showcase. Wade environment. Effectively managing and responding to staffing complaints. 2022 Healthcare Law Review.

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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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MedTrainer

AUGUST 15, 2022

HIPAA has placed many restrictions on telehealth services. While they were loosened in recent years because of a worldwide event you’ve probably heard of, they’re beginning to tighten their hold once more. Telehealth Compliance and HIPAA: What You Need to Know. First, let’s take a brief look at HIPAA as a refresher.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

part 2 (“Part 2”) governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (“SUD”) records. 290dd-2, the statute that Part 2 implements; (2) proposals that HHS deems necessary to further align Part 2 with HIPAA; and (3) proposals that HHS deems necessary to clarify the full scope of activities regulated under Part 2. .

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services to be much more active in the enforcement of healthcare privacy following recent, and increasing, events like the data breach with Change Healthcare. Recent cybersecurity events indicate that maintaining a secure infrastructure is critical for managing and sharing data 24/7.

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Total HIPAA

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Firstly, make sure you have audited a Business Associate or Subcontractor’s HIPAA compliance program before signing a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with them, and do so again each year before you resign the agreement. And what do you need to do to properly configure your systems so your data is secure and you’re HIPAA compliant?

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Specifically, are you using HIPAA compliant billing software? To help you decide, we’ve prepared an overview of what the HIPAA regulations state. We also reviewed some of the most popular payment apps available to determine whether or not they are HIPAA compliant payment apps. . How Does HIPAA Define Billing Software Compliance?

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

The HIPAA Journal has spoken with Ty Allen, Founder & CEO of SocialClimb. SocialClimb offers a comprehensive, HIPAA-compliant healthcare marketing platform that aligns with the goals of healthcare organizations of all types and sizes. Tell the readers about any significant event in your career.

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Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Proposed changes to the federal substance use disorder law will increase provider efficiency and alignment with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Part 2 (Part 2), the regulation governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Joint governance leads to better patient protection Liederman credited joint governance for helping to facilitate a higher sense of trust among patients and the workforce. " To safely address insider snooping you have to record all the views and actions, which HIPAA requires anyway.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 13, 2023

The event is one of the country’s largest shows dedicated to healthcare design and facilities and is now in its 36 th year. Attendees will be able to attend compelling keynote presentations, networking events, and informative sessions. CEUs from the AIA, IDCEC and EDAC. The tours will take place on September 18, 1-5 pm.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

Researchers at Rubrik Zero Labs determined that 20% of a healthcare organization’s sensitive data holdings are affected by a ransomware encryption event, compared to 6% in other industry sectors. The post Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Involve 20% of Stored Sensitive Data appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2024

It includes various activities and protocols to prevent, detect, and address breaches of laws and regulations governing the healthcare sector. Data Security Assessment: Assess the security measures in place to protect patient data and support compliance with HIPAA. Educate employees on their roles in the event of a compliance issue.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 24, 2023

Utah has updated its data breach regulations and from May 3, 2023, will require a breached entity to send a notification to the Utah Attorney General in the event of a breach of the personal information of 500 or more Utah residents. The post Utah Updates Data Breach Notification Requirements appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 23, 2022

President Biden said the warning is based on “evolving intelligence that the Russian Government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks.”. But the Federal Government can’t defend against this threat alone.”. organizations in response to the recently imposed sanctions.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Healthcare now ranks fifth highest in the number of weekly attacks, behind education, government/military, ISP/MSP, and communications. Check Point says the fallout from this is likely to be felt by governments and enterprises worldwide. The ability of cyberattacks to affect everyday lives has become crystal clear.

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AIHC

MARCH 21, 2023

PSQIA, PSWP & HIPAA Compliance Written by: AIHC Blogger This article addresses patient confidentiality and security related to patient safety evaluations systems, investigations, root cause analysis and compliance to rules and regulations. sections 299b-21 to 299b-26 ) into law.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

APRIL 12, 2024

Cyber insurance often includes coverage for regulatory fines and penalties, ensuring organizations can meet their obligations under laws like HIPAA without suffering substantial financial consequences. Compliance with data protection regulations is essential in healthcare.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One is essentially cultural: legacy systems, which are omnipresent in government at all levels, require niche talent, and organizations consisting of mostly legacy technologists can be resistant to change. Public health systems must be sufficiently secured to comply with HIPAA rules governing patient health information.

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Total HIPAA Hosts 31 Days of Cybersecurity – Interactive Online Event Culminating in Webinar. Total HIPAA Compliance announces its month-long event “ 31 Days of Cybersecurity ,” taking place throughout October in honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2022

However, they need support from the federal government as the field continues to face targets from sophisticated cyber adversaries and nation-states.”. Greater support is required from the federal government for victims of cyberattacks. Modernize HIPAA to better address healthcare cybersecurity.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 9, 2023

Mike Hamilton, Founder and CISO of Critical Insight To stop ransomware terrorists from locking up our Nation’s hospitals, the Federal Government is pushing patient-focused entities to align with a standard. It means more work for hospitals, but it’s necessary. As a result, they have suffered financially.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 30, 2024

HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 governs how healthcare organizations handle protected health information (PHI). We suggest incorporating them into an annual compliance checklist for companies across the healthcare sector.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Federal healthcare compliance requirements encompass a set of regulations and laws established by various government agencies to ensure certain standards for the healthcare industry at the national level. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule , which protects patients’ health information privacy rights.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

How can we maintain operations even in the event of recurring attacks? For example, in their attempts to delineate and identify data they consider the most sensitive, they may zero in on HIPAA records to satisfy government regulations. How can we make resilience the core philosophy of our security strategy and execution?

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