HIPAA Privacy

What is the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule of 2013?
24 Jan
History of Laws Leading Up to Omnibus Policymaking in the United States can feel quite confusing, so before explaining the final Omnibus Rule, it’s essential to define a few terms and describe what…
What is an Incidental Disclosure?
10 Jan
As extensively documented in other articles on the site, the HIPAA privacy rule has highly detailed regulations regarding what patient health information (PHI) is, how it needs to be protected and…
notice of privacy practices
01 Nov
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires its covered entities to distribute a plain-language Notice of Privacy Practices (NPPs) to all patients describing…
What is a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement?
16 Sep
It can be challenging, if not impossible, for an organization to operate without the involvement of third parties. A third-party organization may create, receive, maintain, or transmit protected…
HIPAA Release Form
01 Sep
What is a HIPAA authorization form? A HIPAA authorization form, also known as a HIPAA release form, is a document that individual signs for their health provider before the entity may use or…
Everything You Need to Know About Healthcare Data Security
20 Jul
  Did you know that healthcare data violations can have extremely heavy criminal and civil penalties attached to them? For example, if people don't realize the seriousness of their violations, they…
20 Jul
  Every medical professional's worst nightmare? A HIPAA Privacy Rule violation. HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This law established the legal protection for a…
20 Jul
In today's digital world, people are often asked to exchange information about themselves or their habits for the use of online platforms like social media and e-commerce. This knowledge doesn't…
20 Jul
Doctor conducting consultation online. The rise of remote options is affecting virtually every aspect of modern life. This growing trend of remote options was already on a rapid upward trajectory,…
20 Jul
This rule, designed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), implements the requirement of HIPAA in addressing the use and disclosure of individuals' health information called…