It’s no secret in the medical field that compliance with HIPAA is one of the biggest areas of concern. In 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights received a record-breaking $28,683,400 for breaches of HIPAA. If you breach HIPAA, whether intentionally or unintentionally, you’re in for a massive fine. If …
HIPAA Compliance for Medical Offices: How to Become Compliant in 8 Steps Read More »
You know you’ve worked hard to make sure your office’s privacy compliance meets and exceeds what the law requires. We’re sure you want to maintain that level of service to your patients, so we’re here to help you keep up with any new 2019 changes to HIPAA laws. Evolving internet data storage options invite new hacking challenges and data exploits. …
What’s New In 2019: Changes to HIPAA Laws, Rules & Regulations Read More »
HIPAA law is used in every pharmacy, medical office, health insurance company, and more. But did you know that the original goal of HIPAA was not to protect electronic patient information at all? How did HIPAA evolve into the laws that govern our protected health information? Why was HIPAA created, if not to hold providers …
Why Was HIPAA Created? A Brief History of the HIPAA Law Read More »