HIPAA for Accountants
Accountants working in the healthcare industry need a HIPAA compliance solution that works for their company and for their clients’ businesses. Healthcare accountants are considered business associates (BAs) under [...]
Business Associate Mishandles PHI in $650,000 HIPAA Settlement
Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) has agreed to pay a $650,000 settlement with corrective action plan for violations of the HIPAA Security Rule. This [...]
$750,000 HIPAA Settlement in North Carolina for Lack of Business Associate Agreements
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it reached a $750,000 HIPAA settlement with Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic, P.A. The Raleigh, North [...]
Research Institute Fined $3.9 Million for HIPAA Violations After Laptop Theft
A New York biomedical research institute will pay $3.9 million to settle potential HIPAA violations, making this one of the largest fines ever levied in the [...]
Understanding HIPAA for Mail Service Providers as Business Associates
Many private services and companies that deal with the transit, storage, or distribution of protected health information (PHI) are beholden to HIPAA regulations as business associates (BAs). Though the [...]
Business Associates: How to Differentiate Your Organization Using HIPAA Compliance
Business Associates: How to differentiate your organization using HIPAA compliance from Compliancy Group
OCR Plans for Permanent HIPAA Enforcement Program Following Phase 2 Audits in 2016
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released two reports last week urging the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) to [...]
HIPAA Compliance for Startups
You've worked hard to get your startup company up and running; you've hired your staff, you've set up your payroll and secured your office space. [...]
HIPAA vs Meaningful Use Infographic
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What is a HIPAA Business Associate?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, was originally created to protect health insurance coverage after workers change companies or lose their jobs. [...]
