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HIPAA Policy for Healthcare Employees: Ensuring Confidentiality & Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been in effect since 1996, aiming to protect the privacy and security of patients' protected health information (PHI). While healthcare organizations are responsible for implementing HIPAA policies, healthcare employees must also understand that these regulations extend beyond their organization's boundaries.  Business associates, such as IT vendors or subcontractors, must also comply with HIPAA [...]

2023-07-27T10:51:45-04:00July 25th, 2023|
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HIPAA Compliance Management: The Guardian of Patient Privacy

A HIPAA compliance manager serves as the guardian of patient information, overseeing all aspects of adherence to federal regulations within healthcare organizations. They possess not only technical expertise but also comprehensive knowledge of the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare privacy laws. With their guidance, organizations can build a culture that values data protection and ensures patients' trust and confidence. What Skills Does it [...]

2023-07-24T12:10:32-04:00July 5th, 2023|
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HIPAA Policy Templates: Setting the Standard of Security

HIPAA policy templates play an essential role in ensuring that the healthcare industry maintains the highest standards of privacy and security, as they provide a framework for creating customized policies to meet the needs of specific organizations. Why HIPAA Policy Templates Are Critical in Healthcare As the healthcare industry evolves and becomes more complex, it is increasingly crucial to have HIPAA policy [...]

2023-07-24T13:26:51-04:00June 30th, 2023|
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Healthcare Compliance Tools: How to Protect Patient Information

Ensuring that patient protection adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines is paramount. In recent years, several healthcare HIPAA compliance tools have emerged to assist organizations in meeting these stringent requirements. How can these tools help you with compliance, and what should you look for from yours? Why Healthcare Compliance Risk Assessments Are Important Healthcare providers are well [...]

2023-07-24T14:36:52-04:00June 12th, 2023|
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HIPAA and Medical Spas: The Importance of Compliance

In today’s digital world, it is essential for medical spas to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. One of the most significant aspects of HIPAA compliance is to ensure that patients’ private information is secure and protected from unauthorized access. To achieve this, it's essential to train employees and adopt HIPAA best practices in your medical spa. [...]

2023-07-24T15:17:20-04:00May 18th, 2023|
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HIPAA Privacy Officer Training: Becoming a Certified Professional

The role of a HIPAA Privacy Officer is to ensure that an organization complies with HIPAA regulations and that patient information is safeguarded. The Privacy Officer is also responsible for developing and implementing HIPAA policies and procedures. They must also make sure that employees receive training on HIPAA regulations, and the importance of safeguarding patient information. As far as HIPAA credentials go, [...]

2023-07-24T16:12:38-04:00May 2nd, 2023|
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HIPAA Compliant Texting Apps: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

Technology has made it easier for healthcare providers to communicate with patients and colleagues, but it also brings new risks. Texting is a popular way to communicate today now more than ever, but finding healthcare messaging apps that are HIPAA compliant can be challenging. This is where HIPAA compliant texting apps come in. HIPAA compliance is essential for healthcare organizations, so you [...]

2023-07-25T09:00:25-04:00April 25th, 2023|
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Why You Need a HIPAA Remediation Plan for Your Organization

HIPAA compliance is critical for healthcare providers, and violations can result in hefty fines and reputation damage. A HIPAA remediation plan is a comprehensive strategy that healthcare professionals can implement to ensure that they are HIPAA compliant. This plan outlines the necessary steps to address gaps in your compliance. Steps to Create a HIPAA Remediation Plan Creating a HIPAA remediation plan is [...]

2023-07-25T09:04:23-04:00April 24th, 2023|
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HIPAA Annual Required Training and its Purpose

So, you’re wondering if HIPAA training is required annually for your business? It sure is! HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law that outlines regulations for the protection of patients' health information. As a healthcare professional, it is essential that you are well-versed in HIPAA regulations and take the necessary steps to ensure compliance. One of [...]

2023-07-25T10:14:54-04:00March 13th, 2023|
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Why You Need a HIPAA Third Party Risk Assessment

There’s a ton of information available about HIPAA risk assessments designed to serve as guides for a DIY process. But, most of the steps they ask you to take are not self-explanatory, and many of the terms used require a robust security vocabulary. So, how can the average person complete a security risk assessment and ensure they’ve done so correctly? Use a HIPAA third party risk [...]

2023-07-25T10:19:36-04:00March 9th, 2023|
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