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Manage HIPAA Compliance For Your Business

Electronic Health Reporter

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. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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How Clocktree safeguards your data

Clocktree

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law passed in 1996 which requires secure handling of an individual’s health information (PHI). This act extends HIPAA security obligations to business associates. Some technical implementation details may change in the future.

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Recent HHS Settlement Underscores the Importance Compliance Plays in Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dotty Bollinger, JD, Healthcare Compliance Consultant, Compliancy Group The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reached a settlement with Doctors’ Management Services after the healthcare vendor succumbed to a ransomware attack. 21CO) faced a $2.3

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Aktivolabs Earns HIPAA Certification and Launches Operations in the United States

Digital Health Global

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aktivolabs, a digital health science company, announced today HIPAA compliance and the launch of its operations in the United States. We respond to this spending challenge with our expansion to the US and recent HIPAA certification to be a trusted partner in the US. A Mitsui & Co.

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MedEvolve’s Settlement: A Key Lesson in HIPAA Policy Involving HIPAA Business Associates

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The specifics of the case and its repercussions for HIPAA business associates are discussed as part of overall HIPAA guidelines for healthcare professionals. What Are the Differences between HIPAA Covered Entities and HIPAA Business Associates? have reached a resolution agreement.

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Employee Fired for Inappropriately Accessing EHR Records

Healthcare IT Today

Even an ‘Internal Breach’ is a Breach According to an announcement on its website , Alabama-based DCH Health Systems fired an employee for accessing and viewing over 2,500 patient records “without a legitimate business need related to the employee’s job duties.” HIPAA includes a requirement for MINIMUM NECESSARY ACCESS.

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Ensuring Healthcare Compliance: Navigating the Complexities

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Healthcare compliance is a critical aspect of the healthcare industry, ensuring adherence to federal healthcare laws and regulations. However, healthcare compliance is not a simple or straightforward task. Compliance efforts are founded on ethical standards that prioritize the well-being and rights of patients.

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