HIPAA compliance is more than establishing a general sense of security with patient information. You’re required to do more than what you believe is a “good job.” The HIPAA Security Rule demands strict compliance. And being out of compliance is more costly than establishing it. How do you know your practice meets the HIPAA security standards? Read …
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Patient health data breaches can cost providers millions of dollars in HIPAA fines, and you aren’t the only ones. Health information hacks can lead to negative financial and personal consequences for patients, too. This is why it’s so important to perform a HIPAA security risk assessment. What are the risk assessments and who needs to conduct …
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At least 88% of ransomware attacks target the healthcare industry. These security issues lead to health data breaches that cost $6.2 billion a year to fix. HIPAA laws attempted to keep patient data secure, but they weren’t able to do enough as information moved online. That’s where the HITECH act stepped in. HITECH compliance is …
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In 2021, it will be 25 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was introduced. The legislation is in place to protect the intimate and personal information associated with the medical profession. In those 25 years since the legislation was first introduced, a lot has changed. Threats have evolved dramatically and as …
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There have been a lot of questions about what local health departments and other COVID related providers can and can’t do lately. Some of those questions are about what your employer can share with medical professionals and vice versa. The detailed answers depend on the state, but there are some overarching themes everyone needs to …
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Are you wondering whether or not a HIPAA risk assessment is mandatory? Well, the answer is yes. So what is a HIPAA risk assessment? In premise, it’s not particular, as the Department of Health & Human Services recognizes that there is no standard for risk analysis. In this article, we will cover what HIPAA is, and …
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If you’re wondering about what is HIPAA certification, and whether or not you need it, you’re in the right place. In premise, HIPAA certification is not a necessity, but it is definitely a great addition to your organization, on the basis of learning about HIPAA compliance. In this article, we will cover what is HIPAA …
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Some privacy policies require an advanced degree just to understand the agreement. Consumers can all but give away their rights their personal information by accepting policies without understanding what they’re signing up for. HIPAA regulations, however, don’t require patients to read between the lines. Under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) law, …
How do you know if, as a healthcare provider, your practice is HITECH compliant? What is the HITECH Act and how does this factor into HIPAA compliance? What happens if your practice is not compliant? Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about the HITECH Act of 2009. What Is the HITECH Act of 2009? …
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Fines, criminal charges, civil action lawsuits; these are just some of the negative outcomes of not following HIPAA laws. As a company or individual that is bound by HIPAA, you know how imperative it is to ensure all aspects are being upheld, but how do you make sure that all of your I’s are dotted …
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