Whether you’re a healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare vendor, you must meet HIPAA standards. Learn what’s required for HIPAA compliance and how to implement a successful program.
The HIPAA law subjects covered entities - defined as health plans, health providers, and healthcare clearinghouses - to its regulatory scheme. By definitions, non-covered entities are not subject [...]
The convenience of using cloud storage has caused many businesses to use the technology. In the healthcare industry, the ability to quickly access patient’s protected health information (PHI) from [...]
Generally, doctor to doctor sharing of protected health information (PHI) is permitted under the HIPAA regulations. Read more about HIPAA sharing of information between providers. When [...]
Under the HIPAA Security Rule administrative safeguards requirement, covered entities and business associates must develop HIPAA compliant contingency plans. The two major objectives of a HIPAA [...]
Patients often request copies of their medical files. Traditionally, state law governed the subject of medical record copy fees. State laws typically permit providers to charge a per-page copy [...]
In October of 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced proposed changes to modernize and clarify the regulations that interpret the Physician Self-Referral [...]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud-based service used by healthcare providers and their vendors to store, process, and transmit protected health information (PHI). Under the Health Insurance Portability [...]
Patient testimonials are a staple of provider advertising. Solid testimonials can translate into new patients, and with that, increased profits for your practice. Before you can [...]
Under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, covered entities, following a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI), must provide notification of the breach to affected individuals. HIPAA [...]
The healthcare industry is the fastest growing industry in the U.S. economy and it is also the most vulnerable. Ransomware attacks are targeting healthcare organizations with [...]
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