The Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing and protecting civil rights and privacy rights in the healthcare industry. With the increasing number of complaints and reviews regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, the...
Undoubtedly, and whether you’re in healthcare or not, you’ve paused when writing or typing ‘HIPAA’. Is it HIPPAA? HIPPA? What does it stand for? We find that the P trips most people up more often than the rest. It’s something about ‘patient’ right? Not exactly, so let’s learn more about that P and what it...
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for enforcing compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). As part of its mandate, the OCR annually releases a report on data breaches in the healthcare industry. The most recent report, which covers the year...
Data privacy and cybersecurity are paramount concerns for individuals and organizations alike. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and cybersecurity standards are in place for both. It’s common to confuse the two critical healthcare business components as the same thing – yet they are very different. While both HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity address...
Valentine’s Day is here. Romance and love are in the air. It’s also a good time to remind your patients to protect their hearts in a different way. It’s the time of year when we express our love and affection for one another. That may often be with gifts, cards, and romantic gestures. However, this...
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1996 to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information. It established requirements for covered entities, such as healthcare providers, insurance companies, and healthcare clearinghouses, to implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect electronic...
This week is Data Privacy Week. This international effort to encourage respect for privacy is encouraged for all industries, but in healthcare, it’s essential. Data privacy in healthcare is a critical issue that affects not only patients, but also healthcare providers, insurers, and researchers. The sensitive nature of personal health information (PHI) and the potential...
Necessary Technology As technology advances, more healthcare providers adopt digital technologies. Therefore, HIPAA compliance in regard to text messages and chat services becomes increasingly important. The HIPAA Privacy Rule was created to protect the privacy of personal health information (PHI). And that includes PHI that is transmitted via text message or other electronic messaging services....
Let’s wrap up 2022 with some end-of-year tasks you’ll want to check off of your list if you’re in the business of healthcare! Training Program HIPAA compliance requires a training program. This means ensuring that your existing staff has completed their training annually and making sure that any new hires have been trained as well....
AI in Healthcare Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is increasingly used in healthcare. This can be seen in the form of machine learning which assists in detecting patterns, diseases, learning technologies, and more options to assist with patient care. Though not a failsafe, it can offset the risk of medical errors and allow for treatment that...
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