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HIPAA – #HITsm Chat Topic
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 25, 2021
This week’s chat will be hosted by John Lynn (@techguy) from @hcitoday on the topic “HIPAA.” ” HIPAA has to be one of the least understood rules in the world.
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HIPAA, HITECH and HITRUST In Healthcare IT
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 24, 2021
Anyone dealing with healthcare IT in the US will come across HIPAA and HITECH and HITRUST — and it’s easy to get them confused. The article HIPAA, HITECH and HITRUST In Healthcare IT appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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HIPAA Celebrates A Birthday: COVID-19, HIPAA and Your Rights
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 20, 2020
RHIA, RHIT, CHPS, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer As August 21, 2020 marks the 24th anniversary of Bill Clinton’s HIPAA Law, it is not a bad time […]. Editorial Dr. Phyllis Miller HIPAA and COVID-19 HIPAA anniversary HIPAA business associates
How To Respond To A HIPAA Breach
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 15, 2021
HIPAA, and the subsequent Privacy and […]. The article How To Respond To A HIPAA Breach appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Editorial Atlantic.Net How to respond to a breach How To Respond To A HIPAA Breach Richard Bailey What is a HIPAA data breach
HIPAA vs HIPPA – Fun Friday
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 11, 2021
In this case it was this amazing graphic from David Fry that compares HIPAA vs HIPPA to “clear up the confusion.” Healthcare IT Bad HIPAA Fun Friday HIPAA HIPPA Personal MusingsLeave it to the people on the internet to capture something so well.
Proposed Changes to HIPAA
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Many people in the healthcare IT and HIM communities have been anticipating some changes to HIPAA coming soon. As Rita Bowen from MRO recently shared, “the rule is 20+ years old and the practice of medicine has changed, the maintenance of the health information, etc.
HIPAA Seal of Compliance = Consumer Fraud
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 19, 2021
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a consumer fraud settlement against a company that displayed a ‘HIPAA Compliant’ seal on its website.
Potential HIPAA Security Violations
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 10, 2019
The article Potential HIPAA Security Violations appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Editorial Adrian Johansen Common HIPAA security violations How to stay HIPAA compliant managing a HIPAA violationThis article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Adrian Johansen, freelance writer; @AdrianJohanse18. Your health is the most personal part of your life.
The Benefits of HIPAA For Patients, Doctors, and The Healthcare Industry
Electronic Health Reporter
JUNE 16, 2021
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that mandates the creation of national standards to protect delicate and private patient medical history and health information from being disclosed […].
HIPAA Compliant Telehealth
Telebehavioral Health Institute
JULY 21, 2020
HIPAA Compliant Telehealth and Apple AirPlay As more providers turn to telehealth, they are looking to new technologies. The post HIPAA Compliant Telehealth appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. HIPAA
HIPAA Compliant Email for Therapists
Telebehavioral Health Institute
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
HIPAA Compliant Email for Therapists Although email is a convenient means of communication, using email to communicate sensitive information poses some risk. The post HIPAA Compliant Email for Therapists appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.
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HIPAA Data
Telebehavioral Health Institute
DECEMBER 20, 2019
HIPAA Data Storage Requirements and HIPAA Compliance The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) set forth industry standards for the proper handling of protected health information (PHI). The post HIPAA Data appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. HIPA
Intraprise Health Acquires HIPAA One
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 8, 2021
Intraprise Health, a leading provider of cybersecurity services and solutions and the Protect™ risk management software platform, today announced that it has acquired HIPAA One, provider of industry leading HIPAA compliance automation software.
Manage HIPAA Compliance For Your Business
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 16, 2019
The HIPAA outlines the standard security practices that organizations handling protected health information (PHI) need to adhere to. Whether your business is compliant with the HIPAA or not can have a huge impact on how you handle your business.
Challenges of Maintaining HIPAA Compliance: 9 Pain Points
Electronic Health Reporter
JANUARY 15, 2021
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affects thousands of organizations across the […]. The article Challenges of Maintaining HIPAA Compliance: 9 Pain Points appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
HIPAA Violations
Telebehavioral Health Institute
MARCH 6, 2020
$100,000 HIPAA Settlement Reached for HIPAA Violations In its first HIPAA settlement of 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fined a sole practitioner $100,000 for HIPAA violations. HIPAA
Penalties For Violating HIPAA
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 24, 2019
If your organization handles protected health information (PHI) or electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), you should be well aware of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act known commonly as HIPAA. The HIPAA compliance is regulated by the federal government and failure to comply with it can attract […]. The article Penalties For Violating HIPAA appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
HIPAA Compliant Video Chat: Requirements after COVID
Telebehavioral Health Institute
AUGUST 20, 2020
HIPAA Compliant Video Chat Basics: Requirements for HIPAA after COVID Although the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the public health emergency until October, telehealth providers need to look at what’s next.
Why Are HIPAA Risk Assessments Important?
Electronic Health Reporter
OCTOBER 20, 2020
It is a HIPAA law created to ensure that all of […]. The article Why Are HIPAA Risk Assessments Important? Editorial Atlantic.Net Chase Higbee Covered Entity Final Omnibus Rule HIPAA What is a risk assessment
What is HIPAA for Healthcare Workers?
Telebehavioral Health Institute
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
What is HIPAA for Healthcare Workers? HIPAA for healthcare workers is the practice of maintaining … Read more. The post What is HIPAA for Healthcare Workers? HIPAA Uncategorized HIPAA compliance HIPAA for Healthcare Workers HIPAA Privacy Rule
5 HIPAA Violation Fines for Failing to Grant the Right of Access
Telebehavioral Health Institute
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
5 HIPAA Violation Fines for Failing to Grant the Right of Access On September 15, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it had settled with five healthcare organizations that violated … Read more.
Curing Common HIPAA & EHR Spelling Headaches
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 18, 2021
(Fun Friday’s HIPAA vs. HIPPA chart reminded me of an oldie-but-goodie article I wrote years ago to help you always spell HIPAA correctly. Healthcare IT HIPAA HIPPA Mike Semel Semel ConsultingAnd I hate it when I type EHR to abbreviate Electronic Health Records and it always autocorrects to HER, which I have also seen in published articles and even federal documents. I […].
HIPAA Compliant – Telehealth Features Series
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 25, 2020
Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System LTPAC Security and Privacy Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring BAA HIPAA HIPAA Compliant Telehealth OCR Telehealth Telehealth Features Telemedicine
Faxing: How to Stay HIPAA Compliant When Working Remotely
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 12, 2020
What has not been covered is faxing from home, especially when it relates to faxing medical records or Protected Health Information (PHI) Utilizing a HIPAA Compliant cloud fax […]. The following is a guest article by Doug Clayton from WestFax.
Rising Risks To Patient Data and HIPAA Compliance In The Age of COVID-19
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The article Rising Risks To Patient Data and HIPAA Compliance In The Age of COVID-19 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Editorial Ground Labs HIPAA HIPAA compliance training HIPAA education management Stephen Cavey telehealth
FaceTime HIPAA
Telebehavioral Health Institute
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
FaceTime HIPAA Privacy Concerns Apple’s FaceTime has recently been revealed to contain a major bug that significantly impacts the privacy of iPhone users everywhere. Among these concerns are issues specifically regarding FaceTime and HIPAA compliance for health care providers across … Read more. The post FaceTime HIPAA appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. HIPAA
HIPAA Postcard Scam: Communication Alert from OCR for Organizations
Telebehavioral Health Institute
AUGUST 13, 2020
HIPAA Postcard Scam: Communication Alert from OCR for Organizations A fraudulent HIPAA postcard scam is being sent out, first-class, to healthcare organizations. The post HIPAA Postcard Scam: Communication Alert from OCR for Organizations appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.
HIPAA Security Rule
Telebehavioral Health Institute
DECEMBER 13, 2019
The HIPAA Security Rule Applies to Telehealth Practices Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), telehealth practices are considered covered entities (CEs). As a HIPAA covered entity, the HIPAA Security Rule applies to telehealth practices.
HIPAA Designated Record Set
Telebehavioral Health Institute
MARCH 17, 2020
HIPAA Designated Record Set Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, behavioral health specialists are required to provide patients access to the protected health information (PHI) contained in their designated record set. The post HIPAA Designated Record Set appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.
HIPAA and Telehealth FAQ from HHS
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 23, 2020
We wrote previously about HIPAA enforcement being suspended for telehealth during COVID-19 and more details on how to implement it. The good news is that HHS released a HIPAA and Telehealth FAQ that addresses some of those […].
Mobile Fax Apps and HIPAA Compliance
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 23, 2020
Administration Ambulatory Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops Doug Clayton eFax Healthcare Scene Featured Healthcare Security HIPAA HIPAA Compliant Faxing HIPAA Security Secure Fax WestFax
HIPAA Compliance Checklist
Telebehavioral Health Institute
JANUARY 30, 2020
HIPAA Compliance Checklist Completing a HIPAA compliance checklist should be the first step when assessing whether or not your behavioral health practice is HIPAA compliant. The post HIPAA Compliance Checklist appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. HIPAA
Expect More From HIPAA Proposed Changes: Easing Information Flow Shouldn’t Mean Reducing Health Data Privacy
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 29, 2021
Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996. The article Expect More From HIPAA Proposed Changes: Easing Information Flow Shouldn’t Mean Reducing Health Data Privacy appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
COVID- 19 Group Therapy and HIPAA Privacy
Telebehavioral Health Institute
APRIL 24, 2020
Group Therapy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a healthcare provider may use and disclose protected health information (PHI), without individual written authorization, if the use or disclosure is a treatment disclosure. HIPAA
HIPAA Training Requirements
Telebehavioral Health Institute
MARCH 1, 2020
HIPAA Training Requirements Conducting annual HIPAA training is a key component of maintaining HIPAA compliance. The post HIPAA Training Requirements appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. HIPAA
HIPAA Right of Access
Telebehavioral Health Institute
DECEMBER 27, 2019
As a HIPAA covered entity, behavioral health practices have an obligation to uphold the standards set forth by the HIPAA Privacy Rule, including the right of access. The post HIPAA Right of Access appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. HIPAA
HIPAA Medical Release Form
Telebehavioral Health Institute
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
HIPAA Medical Release Form There are certain circumstances in which it is required for behavioral health professionals to receive a HIPAA medical release form before they are permitted to disclose protected health information (PHI). HIPAA
HIPAA Privacy Rule Waiver
Telebehavioral Health Institute
MARCH 27, 2020
Emergency HIPAA Privacy Rule Waiver During an emergency or public health crisis, some elements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule may be waived. The post HIPAA Privacy Rule Waiver appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. HIPAA
HIPAA Changes 2020
Telebehavioral Health Institute
JULY 15, 2020
HIPAA Changes 2020: HHS Privacy and Security Since 2013, there hasn’t been any significant changes to HIPAA, however there have been proposed changes. The post HIPAA Changes 2020 appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. HIPAA
HIPAA Medical Records Release
Telebehavioral Health Institute
MAY 1, 2020
HIPAA Medical Records Release The HIPAA Privacy Rule grants patients or their personal representatives the right to receive, inspect and review their health information. The post HIPAA Medical Records Release appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. HIPAA
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