While it’s easy to get caught up in the many, many words of policies and procedures, how your space physically looks and functions are just as important. Physical safeguards play a vital role in achieving HIPAA compliance and keeping sensitive data out of the wrong hands. Let’s look at six physical safeguards that every healthcare...
Healthcare businesses are increasingly reliant on technology to manage patient information, conduct financial transactions, and communicate with staff and patients. While technology has many benefits, it also presents significant risks, including the threat of cyberattacks. One of the most common types of cyberattacks is phishing when an attacker impersonates a trusted individual or entity and...
As a HIPAA-covered entity, it is crucial to understand the importance of protecting the privacy and security of patient personal health information (PHI). And a recent surge in litigation serves as a reminder that healthcare organizations must take adequate measures to safeguard PHI. Recent Cases In one recent case, a healthcare provider was sued for...
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...
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...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries and healthcare is no exception. With the advent of AI, healthcare businesses may face different threats to their cybersecurity. As a result, they could find their business in possible violation of HIPAA rules and regulations. There are also important ethical and privacy concerns associated with the use of...
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....
Social Security Scam Alert The beginning of the year provides a new opportunity to scam people. Scams that center around the annual updates and renewals of programs and policies like Social Security are one of the most reported to the government. Be sure to advise your patients that if they are in receipt of Social...
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