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Recent HIPAA Violations
HIPAA violations are real and can end up costing the covered entity millions of dollars. In fact, data breaches continue rising year by year. In 2009, there were only 18 healthcare data breaches of […]
What is a HIPAA business associate agreement?
The term Business Associate Agreement frequently shows up when discussing HIPAA laws, so it’s best to find out what it really means. A HIPAA business associate agreement is a contract between a HIPAA-covered entity […]
What is HIPAA law?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed in 1996 and is regulated by the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI).
Why […]
What is a HIPAA BAA?
A HIPAA BAA, or Business Associate Agreement is a contract between a HIPAA-covered entity and a vendor working with that covered entity.
Covered Entities Under HIPAA
Covered entities under the HIPAA law includes healthcare providers, health […]
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was passed in 1996 mandating standards throughout the healthcare industry on electronic billing and other processes. It also provides the ability to transfer and […]
What is a HIPAA covered entity?
To be HIPAA compliant, there are certain rules and regulations. HIPAA covered entities are those who must comply, and they can be a person, institution or organization. Currently, there are three categories of covered […]
What is HIPAA training?
Organizations who must abide by HIPAA standards for compliance need to fully understand what is required of them. HIPAA training is a requirement to ensure everyone is on the same page and understands what […]
Understanding the California Consumer Privacy Act
In June of 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) into law. This bill comes on the heels of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), adding additional layers to […]
Children’s Mercy Hospital Sued in the Wake of Large-Scale Data Breach
Phishing emails were the culprit behind a giant data breach at Children’s Mercy Hospital that led to the theft of 63,049 patients’ confidential information. Although the federal government has not yet sought action in relation to the breach, […]
Anthem Pays Record Settlements After 2015 Security Breach
In late 2018, Anthem Inc., an independent carrier of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, settled two major claims made against them in the wake of a 2015 security breach that exposed the confidential personal […]