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HIPAA's New Information Blocking Rule

WEBEnforcement of penalties for information blocking began 30 days after the new rules became effective. As a result, covered entities were required to provide patients with access to certain EHI by April 5, 2021 in order to comply with the law. Under the current rules, patients must have access to 16 classes of EHI data specified by the USCDI:

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How to Handle the Loss or Destruction of Medical Records

WEBGive Gazelle Consulting a call at (503) 389-5666 or email us at [email protected]! OR contact a healthcare attorney. (I’ll let you in on a little secret, I know which one is cheaper!) Loss or Destruction of Medical Records? Read this guide to determine how to avoid HIPAA violations and fines.

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Does HIPAA Apply to Family Members

WEBIf you are unsure whether a particular scenario is allowed or permitted by HIPAA, give Gazelle Consulting a call at (503) 389-5666 or contact a healthcare attorney. (I’ll let you in on a little secret, I know which one is cheaper!) In general, HIPAA does not give family members the right to access patient records, but there are exceptions

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Does Your Healthcare App Need to be HIPAA Compliant

WEBHealthcare apps are a rising trend in the healthcare industry, from patient centered health record tracking apps to on-demand coverage details for HMOs.

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HIPAA and Private Right of Action

WEBAlthough we are a lion-free workplace, we can help your compliance journey feel like a walk through a grassy savanna. Give us a call today at (503) 389-5666 or email us at [email protected]. What is HIPAA Private Right of Action? In this article, Gazelle Consulting helps you understand your options if HIPAA is violated.

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What is a HIPAA Incidental Disclosure

WEBThe HHS defines an incidental disclosure as the following: “An incidental use or disclosure is a secondary use or disclosure that cannot reasonably be prevented, is limited in nature, and that occurs as a result of another use or disclosure that is permitted by the Rule. However, an incidental use or disclosure is not permitted if it is a by

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HIPPA Technical/Administrative/Physical Safeguards

WEBGazelle Consulting is here to help! Contact us today at [email protected] or 503-389-5666 for a free consultation! The three main HIPAA safeguard categories you need to be aware of include administrative, technical and …

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2018’s Most Interesting HIPAA Violation Cases

WEB2018 was a year of serious HIPAA Enforcement.. Between the Vice Lords Gang, FileFax, and Anthem, there was no shortage of HIPAA cases.. Since 2003 the establishment of the Enforcement Act, an addendum to HIPAA that gave the OCR the right to enforce HIPAA on behalf of the HHS, we’ve seen an ever increasing number of fines …

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HIPAA Privacy Exceptions

WEBGive Gazelle Consulting a call at (503)-389-5666! We are here to answer all of your questions and ensure that HIPAA compliance doesn’t feel like a (gazelle’s) horn in your side.

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What is the HIPAA Omnibus Rule

WEBThe HIPAA Omnibus Rule requires vendors, subcontractors, or any entity that handles protected health information (PHI) on behalf of covered entities to also be compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule. This rule resulted in a massive increase in the amount of businesses that need to be HIPAA compliant, and an unbroken chain of …

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New Consumer Privacy Laws in Oregon and Nevada

WEBAt the end of 2020, we predicted that growing concern about privacy issues and the increased adoption of technology during the coronavirus pandemic would lead to more data privacy/security legislation in the US. More than halfway through 2021, a bevy of state laws addressing the collection and use of consumer data has proved us right.

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Who is the HIPAA Hippo

WEBCall us today at (503) 389-5666 or email us at [email protected]. We can answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions and help you feel as confident as a lion in a grassy savanna. Have you seen this silly animal popping up in your healthcare circles? The HIPAA Hippo is the unofficial official mascot of HIPAA compliance.

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HIPAA Security Officer Guide

WEBWe can develop materials, training, privacy practices and more to make sure your team has everything they need to succeed! Contact us now at (503) 389-5666 or [email protected]! A comprehensive guide on the responsibilities of a HIPAA Security Officer, a critical role in maintaining HIPAA compliance for your company or …

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What Exactly is HIPAA Disclosure Accounting

WEBTakeaways. HIPAA Disclosure Accounting or Accounting of Disclosures (AOD) is the action or process of keeping records of disclosures of PHI for purposes other than Treatment, Payment, or Healthcare Operations. You are required by law to provide patients a list of all the disclosures of their PHI that you have made outside of TPO.

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HIPAA Privacy Officer Guide

WEBGazelle Consulting is here to help! We can develop materials, training, privacy practices and more to make sure your team has everything they need to succeed! We make HIPAA compliance feel like a walk through a grassy savanna. Contact us now at (503) 389-5666 or [email protected]! A comprehensive guide on the …

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HIPAA Enforcement by the Office of Civil Rights

WEBJanuary 24, 2017. Just over 20 years ago, President Bill Clinton signed HIPAA into law. Over that period, the act has been honed through a combination of legislation (such as the 2013 Omnibus Act) and enforcement rulings by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). While legislation can instantaneously change the face of a law, enforcement rulings can

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HIPAA TPO Allowable Disclosures

WEBGive Gazelle Consulting a call at (503) 389-5666 or email us at [email protected]! OR contact a healthcare attorney! (I’ll let you in on a little secret, I know which one is cheaper!) HIPAA TPO Allowable Disclosures can be (really) confusing. Gazelle Consulting breaks them down and answers all of your questions here.

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HIPAA Consent Form or HIPAA Authorization

WEBStill unclear about HIPAA authorizations or HIPAA consent forms? Do you need help understanding what’s needed to get HIPAA authorization? Give us a ring at (503) 389-5666 or email us at [email protected]! Gazelle Consulting can help compliance feel like less of a (gazelle’s) horn in your side.

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