Did you know that healthcare data violations can have extremely heavy criminal and civil penalties attached to them?For example, if people don’t realize the seriousness of their violations, they could potentially be landed with the […]
For 2021 Guidelines, please click here. Nearly six million Americans risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens at work each year. Many of these workers are in the healthcare industry. They generally expect and recognize their risk. A surprising number of at-risk […]
Has someone besides a patient asked you for patient information? In most cases, you need to keep information private. However, the HIPAA Privacy Rule summary covers a few instances where you can disclose that […]
Do you work with intravenous drug users? Have you wondered about access to safer options for them? A needle exchange program may be the solution your patients need.The program can provide access to clean […]
For 2021 Guidelines for Healthcare Workers, please click here.For 2021 Guidelines for Business Associates, please click here. You work hard to provide your patients with the best care possible, but it can be difficult to […]
Are you keeping an eye out for HIPAA violations in your company? Is this a concern that you have about the future of your business? This is a common problem and struggle for people in […]
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) dropped the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for HIPAA in December of 2020. Since then, everyone in the medical community has been wondering about the future of the medical field.New […]
The term HIPAA has been thrown around quite a bit—especially after the events of the past year. While many may use this term, not all truly understand what it means.HIPAA stands for the Health […]
When it was first implemented in 1996, one of HIPAA’s core goals was to improve Americans’ awareness of and control over their protected health information (PHI). Over time, the OCR has added to and […]
During the pandemic, care providers face many challenges. One of those challenges is maintaining HIPAA compliance during COVID-19 vaccinations.HIPAA security rules protect patient health information. They establish safeguards that care providers must implement for […]
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