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Change in Accreditation
We started HIPAA Exams to fill the void in the health care industry for a cost effective, accredited, easy to use training platform. For the past several years we have maintained accreditation with ANCC. However, […]
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 […]
Are Your Cloud-Based Services HIPAA-Compliant?
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (SEMC) in Massachusetts has learned the hard way that their file-sharing services were not.
In a July 10th bulletin, the Office of Civil Rights announced that a settlement was reached with […]
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 […]
National Patient Safety Goals
The Joint Commission formulated the National Patient Safety Goals as standards to help improve the safety of patients by focusing on problems in healthcare safety and initiatives in place for solving them. These goals […]
HIPAA Enforcement in 2015
HIPAA had significant changes in their leadership and approaches for the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). With that in mind, there will be a lot of activity on the HIPAA homefront this year. The […]
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 […]