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The Importance of a Risk Assessment • Total HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA requires you to complete a Risk Assessment, often referred to as a Risk Analysis, regularly and for specific situations. If your … See more

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HIPAA, HITECH, and the OMNIBUS Rule: What Are They

WEBIn conclusion, HIPAA, HITECH, and the Omnibus Rule are the building blocks of HIPAA compliance. Remember, when there is a breach, fines apply to Covered Entities, …

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Navigating New Horizons: 2023 HIPAA Rule Changes and PHI

WEBHIPAA’s Evolution: HIPAA has been crucial in U.S. healthcare since its enactment. The 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule expanded it to include business associates, enhanced …

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HIPAA Compliance Guide: All Your Questions Answered

WEBTo be classified in this category, the company must correct the HIPAA violation in 60 days and generate a good faith effort to become fully HIPAA compliant. Fines range from …

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The FTC Act and HIPAA Protect the Same Information

WEBThe FTC Act. Section 5 of the FTC Act protects the consumer from deceptive or unfair practices in or related to commerce by companies. 1 Businesses must make sure that …

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The Value of Healthcare Data • Total HIPAA Compliance

WEBThe rising number of healthcare hacks demonstrates that healthcare data has tremendous value in the wrong hands. Some experts call 2015 “the year of the healthcare hack.”. …

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Proper Disposal of PHI In Accordance With HIPAA

WEBUnder HIPAA 45 CFR 164.306 (a) (4), 164.308 (a) (5), and 164.530 (b) and (i), any workforce member involved in disposing of PHI, or who supervises others who dispose …

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Most People’s Connection to HIPAA

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Interpreting The Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD

WEBIn the world of healthcare, patient privacy and data confidentiality are of utmost importance. To ensure the protection of sensitive information related to Substance Use Disorder …

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Benefits of VPN for HIPAA Compliance

WEBFor many businesses, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is one of the best and easiest ways to implement network security, protect data transmission, provide encryption and meet …

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The Ins and Outs of Risk Management • Total HIPAA Compliance

WEBOnce your Risk Management Plan is documented, consider it to be a living document that you reference and change regularly. Use the following steps to monitor any risks and …

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How to Dispose of Electronic Devices Contained PHI

WEBFollow these steps to erase sensitive information from mobile devices3: Remove the memory/SIM card. Go to the devices setting and select Erase All Settings, Factory …

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HIPAA Safeguards for Transmitting PHI • Total HIPAA Compliance

WEBIf reasonable safeguards and HIPAA compliance regulations are not in place, sending unsecured PHI can pose major issues for your organization. Many organizations …

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Are Employers Covered Entities

WEBThe short answer is yes -if they provide group health insurance for their employees. HHS states that: A “group health plan” is one type of health plan and that this plan is a …

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Why an Employer Group Has to Be HIPAA Compliant

WEBIt is true that employers are exempt but the group health plans that they sponsor must be compliant. Your HR department is the administrator of your health plan, and these staff …

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HIPAA and ERISA Compliance • Total HIPAA Compliance

WEBTo summarize the purposes of ERISA and HIPAA, we could say that ERISA’s main aim is to regulate group-sponsored employee benefits, while HIPAA’s is to protect PHI. Both are …

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Why Insurance Agents Need to Be HIPAA Compliant • Total HIPAA

WEBA health insurance carrier is a Covered Entity, and the insurance agent is the intermediary for their employer groups and individual and Medicare clients. This position requires …

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How to Handle Subcontractors Under HIPAA • Total HIPAA …

WEBWhen a Business Associate has a subcontractor sign a BASA (Business Associate Subcontractor Agreement), they are indicating they trust PHI will be safe. The covered …

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Business Associate Agreement: Everything Explained

WEBWhat is a Business Associate Agreement? A Business Associate Contract, or Business Associate Agreement, is a written arrangement that specifies each party’s …

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HIPAA and Medical Records Retention Requirements by State

WEBInsurance Agents State Retention Requirement. Alabama 5 years (Al. Ins. Reg. 482-1-118-.03) - Follow HIPAA Guidelines Alaska Follow HIPAA Guidelines Arizona Follow HIPAA …

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