In December 2018, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) released a request for information, asking HIPAA covered companies for comments on components of the HIPAA Rules that are unduly burdensome or obstruct healthcare delivery, as well as areas where HIPAA modifications should be made to improve care coordination and data sharing. The comment period ended …
With fines for HIPAA violations ranging from $50,000 to $1.5 million per violation and a maximum annual penalty of $1.5 million, it’s critical for medical practices to stay HIPAA compliant at all times. While all potential HIPAA violations should be viewed as potential hazards to your medical practice, some are more prevalent than others. It’s …
The 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established industry standards for healthcare organizations and the suppliers who provide services to them. As a result, everybody working in the healthcare field, regardless of position, must be HIPAA compliant. But what does it mean to be HIPAA compliant? Everything you need to know about HIPAA …
The GDPR is a European Union data privacy law that compels businesses to keep personal information secure while simultaneously providing individuals more choice over how their information is used. Noncompliance with the law can result in substantial fines of up to 4% of global revenue or €20 million, depending on the severity and circumstances of …
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legislation that regulates the usage and security of electronic data. The European Parliament authorized it in 2016 and it went into force for European firms shortly after. It became law in 2018 for all companies that have access to personal data of European Union residents. How does …
Keeping track of crucial papers is a vital part of running a successful business. Along with the business related documentation practices should retain to protect their assets, they also need to make sure that any patient medical records, or ePHI, being stored are stored with HIPAA best practices in mind. Here are five easy hipaa …
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