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A Look at Changes in the NEW HIPAA Security Rule

Healthcare IT Today

Proposed Changes Require Strong Cybersecurity The newly proposed changes to the 2013 HIPAA Security Rule published yesterday in the U.S. Following federal rulemaking procedures, the proposed HIPAA Security Rule from the U.S.

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Navigating the 2024 proposed HIPAA security rule amendments

Healthcare Dive

A new proposed rule aims to significantly amend the HIPAA security rule — these are the key updates to know.

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HubSpot announces HIPAA-compliant tools in public beta

Healthcare It News

Healthcare companies and providers can now store HIPAA-protected data in the HubSpot customer relationship management platform to automate workflows, connect teams with closed-loop reporting and create campaigns with personalized information, the company said Tuesday. The nexus of technology and HIPAA compliance has evolved, however.

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HIPAA Compliance in the Age of Big Data: Ensuring Patient Privacy in Healthcare Data Analytics

HIT Consultant

Mateusz Krempa, COO, Piwik PRO As healthcare providers increasingly embrace big data, they find themselves at a crossroads: the challenge of using relevant data to improve patient care while ensuring the highest levels of privacy and compliance with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties.

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OCR fines 11 healthcare orgs for HIPAA right of access cases

Healthcare It News

The HHS Office for Civil Rights on Friday said it has settled nearly a dozen investigations of allegations of HIPAA Right of Access Initiative violations. The practice agreed to take corrective actions and paid $22,500 to settle a potential violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule right of access standard. WHY IT MATTERS.

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HIPAA Phishing Scandal Results in $3M OCR Settlement

Compliancy Group

On January 14, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a HIPAA phishing settlement with Solara Medical Supplies, LLC (Solara). The investigation into Solara found that they had done a poor job in protecting PHI, uncovering several potential HIPAA security rule violations.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators.

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The Cost of Inefficient Communication in Home Care & Beyond

It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care.

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The 2023 Behavioral Health Industry Report

Topics covered include quantitative statistics describing the overall increase in behavioral health issues, the impact of psychologist and staff burnout, how HIPAA compliance is once again at the top of our minds & much more! This report explores current issues in the behavioral health industry in 2023.

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HIPAA: Why It Matters to Your Practice

85% of practices are not complying with the government’s HIPAA standards. Not complying with HIPAA has definite drawbacks, with one major one being massive fines. million dollars for a single HIPAA breach incident - an amount that would put most small practices out of business. The government can fine up to 1.5

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting.