Total HIPAA

MARCH 7, 2023

Health insurance agents became covered under HIPAA with the HITECH Act of 2009. The inclusion of insurance agents was a response to the increasing use of electronic health records and the need to safeguard patients’ medical information.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 12, 2024

Federal guidelines like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) outline the responsibility of healthcare providers when it comes to creating, analyzing, and distributing Protected Health Information (PHI). With this data, you can check a patient’s medical history or find out if they have life insurance.

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Jane Sarashon

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

As a constant observer and advisor across the health/care ecosystem, for me the concept of a “health plan” in the U.S. Furthermore, health plan members now see themselves as medical bill payers, seeking value and consumer-level services for their health insurance premium investment. Consulting Noah Webster….and

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC). Understanding the Core Components of HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is foundational in protecting the privacy and security of health information. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we head into 2023, we wanted to kick off the new year with a series of 2023 Health IT predictions. Digitally-enabled care is the future of telehealth – “telehealth” has become industry norm since the start of the pandemic and used as a catchall term for everything from virtual doctor’s appointments to at-home testing kits.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The HIPAA definition of Covered Entities is generally explained as health plans, health care clearinghouses, and health care providers that conduct electronic transactions for which the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has developed standards. 2) A health care clearinghouse. (3)

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC). Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) issued a landmark report that highlighted the growing concerns about recordkeeping practices in the emerging computer age. Reach out for other courses by visiting the AMC Course Library.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 22, 2023

Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations can result in severe consequences for insurance agents and their clients. million per year for each violation.

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Total HIPAA

MAY 19, 2022

Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). In this blog post, we’ll discuss what insurance agents need to know about HIPAA compliance audits. 104-191 Department of Health and Human Services.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

While it is currently unclear what types of data were stolen in the attack, UnitedHealth Group said personally identifiable health information, eligibility and claims information, and financial information are likely to have been compromised. United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 40% of the $3.3

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 29, 2013

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law, and Lance O. The Health Law Firm. With the popularity of electronic health records (EHRs), social media and everything in between, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released stronger rules and protections governing patient privacy.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

According to a 2023 report by the US Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center , the number of cyberattacks on the healthcare sector doubled in 2023 from the year prior. So far in 2024 that accelerated trajectory shows no sign of slowing down. We need to do more to protect the vital healthcare infrastructure and ecosystem.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 26, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) granted enforcement discretion for certain aspects of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) during the public health emergency. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S.

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The Health Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules were amended by an Omnibus Final Rule published by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January 2013. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 24, 2023

A hospital security patient privacy breach has resulted in a hefty settlement of $240,000 under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The breach involved numerous patients’ personal health information (PHI) and violated the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which mandates strict protection of patient data.

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The Health Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules were amended by an Omnibus Final Rule published by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January 2013. Indest III, J.D.,

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 7, 2024

The onboarding process is pivotal in ensuring employees understand their job duties, engage in best cybersecurity practices, and comply with important regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, and prevention of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in healthcare.

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The Health Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules were amended by an Omnibus Final Rule published by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January 2013. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm

MARCH 15, 2021

Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 26, 2021

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In September 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced three settlements to resolve alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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Total HIPAA

MAY 9, 2022

Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). In this blog post, we’ll discuss the requirements for HIPAA training for insurance agents and some strategies for providing effective training.

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The Health Law Firm

MARCH 31, 2016

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 21, 2016, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new round of audits to help ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), especially its Privacy Rule and Security Rule.

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The Health Law Firm

JULY 23, 2013

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, California, has agreed to pay $275,000 to settle a federal investigation concerning alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. Indest III, J.D.,

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Jane Sarashon

MARCH 12, 2024

That’s TMI for me to write about in the Health Populi blog, but this story has a current-events twist: the pharmacist could not electronically link with my insurance company to transact my payment. The Department of Health and Human Services finally weighed in on the situation on March 5th.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 19, 2024

Insurance carriers, cloud service providers, pharmacies, medical equipment manufacturers, and other organizations in this industry must comply with various health and safety regulations. It also reduces waste, fraud, and abuse that threaten the efficiency of healthcare delivery and services. name, phone number).

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced the resolution of three investigations and one matter related to compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. OCR imposed a $50,000 civil money penalty.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), recently issued a proposed rule to adopt standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) for “health care attachment” transactions (the “Proposed Rule”).

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 24, 2024

Regulations Critical to Healthcare Security Compliance In April 2024, over 15 million patients were directly or indirectly affected by health-related security breaches. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the healthcare industry, created a task group under the 2015 Cybersecurity Act (CSA).

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Med-Net Compliance

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) produced a new video on recognized security practices for organizations covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules.

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Compliancy Group

JULY 24, 2024

One of the most significant regulatory bodies is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which conducts rigorous inspections to ensure that healthcare providers meet required standards. Understanding CMS Inspections CMS is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for overseeing and administering various healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 16, 2023

Wouldn’t you think a big company like Cerebral Health wouldn’t need help being HIPAA compliant? The telehealth startup specializing in mental health, says it inadvertently shared the sensitive information of over 3.1 million patients with Google, Meta, TikTok, and other third-party advertisers, as reported earlier by TechCrunch.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 12, 2024

Because care requires using and exchanging sensitive patient information, adherence to U.S. When personal health information transcends international borders, vendors outside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces compliance laws that protect patient information, prevent fraud, and uphold care quality.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2022

Various smaller health insurance issuers have challenged the risk-adjustment program under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), alleging, among other things, that its underlying methodology favors larger insurers. See Vista Health Plan, Inc. United States Dep’t of Health & Hum.

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Verisys

JANUARY 19, 2022

Due to the complex nature of medical credentialing, it requires coordination between several disparate departments within an organization. According to recent surveys of major metropolitan hospitals , departments that typically share the responsibility for credentialing include: The Compliance Office. Human Resources.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Pharmacy Fraud and Kickback Scheme In early February 2024, the co-owner and the administrator of a New Jersey pharmacy admitted to defrauding insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), said.

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