HIPAA Violations

29
May
When a team member is accused of a HIPAA violation, the stakes are high for both the individual and their place of work. Even baseless allegations can tarnish reputations and strain trust among staff…

15
May
Lost in a sea of patient records and unsure how long you need to keep them? You're not alone! HIPAA compliance can be tricky when it comes to record retention, but staying informed can help you avoid…

06
Mar
When it comes to protecting medical privacy, HIPAA is the standard in the United States, holding healthcare providers and organizations accountable for safeguarding patient information. But what…

26
Sep
In today's digital age, safeguarding protected health information (PHI) and maintaining compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is of utmost importance for…

01
Feb
In the dynamic world of healthcare brimming with the exchange and storage of personal information, HIPAA emerges as a compass directing us to the safe shores of privacy and security. Violating HIPAA…

29
Jan
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…

01
Jan
Are you constantly plagued by the fear of HIPAA violations, dreading the thought of unintended slip-ups that could potentially elicit enormous fines, end your career, or harm your organization's…
15
Dec
What is the most sensitive decision you've ever had to make? It might linger at the back of your mind, like an untold secret. It might color your choices, lurk in your thoughts, and stay with you for…
02
Dec
A HIPAA violation is no joke. Some violators face jail time. More typically, though, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) enforces HIPAA by fining organizations that violate the law. While HIPAA is a…
21
Jul
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…