HIPAA

Understanding the 5 Main HIPAA Rules
07 Feb
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…
What Are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations?
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…
Everything You Need to Know About a HIPAA Violation
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…
HIPPA Checklist
15 Dec
When it comes to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, healthcare providers and businesses often find the requirements overwhelming, but it certainly doesn’t have…
fraud, waste, and abuse training
22 Feb
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…
31 Aug
Recently, federal regulatory departments have published new guidelines for healthcare organizations. These guidelines clarify how organizations must protect patients' privacy when they work with…
30 Aug
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…
12 Aug
  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…
5 Benefits of HIPAA Compliance
21 Jul
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…
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…