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Mitigating Risk and Reducing Costs with Smart Healthcare Records Management

Healthcare IT Today

Predominantly, the risk of fraud, theft, or abuse of customer or company information increases, which can cause regulatory violations resulting in significant fines and penalties. It involves strategic organization, secure storage, and seamless retrieval of electronic health records (EHRs).

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What Are the HIPAA Shredding Requirements?

Compliancy Group

Non-compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) shredding requirements puts patients, employees, and your organization at risk for privacy breaches, fraud, and other threats. Removing old or invalid documents requires compliance with HIPAA.

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

Audits serve as a critical defense against fraud and inefficiency while fostering trust in your practice. For instance, an individual who unknowingly violates HIPAA will pay a $100 fine per violation with an annual maximum of $25,000 for those who repeat violation, according to the National Institutes of Health.