HIPAA

Healthcare organizations that handle protected health information (PHI) are governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA. The law consists of several rules…

Between 2005 and 2019, healthcare data breaches affected nearly 250 million people due to HIPAA violations. Such violations are common; even the most competent healthcare facilities may encounter…

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that applies to healthcare providers, health plans, and clearinghouses. The law was created to improve the…

Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) in healthcare are serious problems that hurt the health and well-being of individuals and society. They lead to higher costs for care, worse health outcomes, and…

Recently, federal regulatory departments have published new guidelines for healthcare organizations. These guidelines clarify how organizations must protect patients' privacy when they work with…

To disclose vaccination status, or not to disclose vaccination status? That is the question that many Americans are asking at this stage in the Covid-19 Pandemic, as vaccines are widely available and…

  During 2020, the country focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. Between January and October, the healthcare industry became a big target for cyberattacks. Provider facilities accounted for 79 percent of…

In the healthcare industry, "HIPAA" and "compliance" are everyday terms linked to patient privacy and data protection. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, safeguards…

    While HIPAA isn't that old of a law, it does predate the rise of social media. Still, social media isn't immune to the effects of HIPAA. HIPAA violations associated with social media are just as…

  Recent audits suggest that two-thirds of covered entities fail to comply with one or more aspects of HIPAA law. These failures can be costly. In the wake of this news, many covered entities are re-…