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HIPAA and Health Compliance
HIPAA laws continue to be violated with data breaches occurring in covered entities and by their business associates. With so many rules and regulations, and so much data being transmitted and, recorded, can HIPAA […]
HIPAA and Physician Texting: Friend or Foe?
As physicians conduct business and see patients using smart technology, the window for physicians to violate the HIPAA laws is great. While using technology makes things much easier and physicians can converse back and […]
Essential Tips for Avoiding HIPAA Penalties in 2015
HIPAA violations can be financially crippling for organizations, as penalties can be as little as $100 or as much as $50,000 per violation. One of the most alarming aspects of HIPAA breaches is that […]
To-Do Checklist for Internal HIPAA Compliance Officers
A HIPAA Compliance Officer is essential in making sure your compliance plan is being carried out throughout the organization. Many organizations have a compliance officer, or a compliance committee to handle these responsibilities. There […]
Building an Effective Compliance Plan
Having an effective compliance plan in place is crucial to meeting the requirements of every HIPAA law and regulations There are a number of steps involved in the development of the plan, starting with […]
HIPAA in the Medical Office: Back to the Basics
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a complex piece of legislation that has undergone many additions and revisions since it was signed into law in 1996. The task of ensuring HIPAA […]
Phase 2 HIPAA Audits are Underway- Is your Medical Practice Ready?
According to a recent study, it is probably not.
The study conducted by NueMD, the Daniel Brown Law Group, and Porter Research suggests that the majority of physician practices may not be well prepared for […]
HIPAA Security Rule – January 2014
The HIPAA Security Rule: Get Serious About Compliance
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) 2014 audits are here. The September 23, 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule compliance date is past. If you have not fully […]
Amended Breach Notification Rule – December 2013
Take Steps Now to Avoid Potential Liability Under the Amended Breach Notification Rule if You Are a HIPAA-Covered Entity, Business Associate, or Business Associate’s Subcontractor
On January 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and […]
Final Omnibus Compliance – October 2013
Does your organization understand the conditions of HIPAA Final Omnibus compliance with respect to Business Associates?
You had until September 23, 2013 to bring all Business Associate (BA) agreements into conformance with the new rules; […]