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HHS updates HIPAA rule to enhance ePHI security

Health Prime

The Security Rule sets forth the administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that covered entities and business associates (collectively, “regulated entities”) must implement to secure individuals’ ePHI. This is the first HIPAA Security rule update since 2013.

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Consumer Trust, Privacy and Healthcare – Considering #HIMSS18 in the Stark Light of Facebook and Cambridge Analytica

Health Populi

Here’s what we-know-we know about health care, privacy, and security: briefly, • HIPAA covers patients’ PHI that is held by covered entities and shared with contracted business associates. Cyber-breaches are a new-normal in health care.

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HIPAA Compliant Costs: A Complete Breakdown

Arkenea

Privacy Incorporation Expenses influence HIPAA compliance costs Anticipated costs differ amongst organizations, based on the size, computer system used, covered entities (CE) involved, business associates involved, and more. Type of organization: Risk levels and quantity of PHI safeguarded depends on the type of organization.

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Understanding the Importance of HIPAA Compliance in Medical Billing Software 

CollaborateMD

RELATED ARTICLE: Checklist to Ensure HIPAA Compliance at Your Practice Best Practices for HIPAA-Compliant Medical Billing Software As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, it is imperative to have HIPAA compliant medical billing software in place. Ensure staff training and education is ongoing.

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Unlocking the Basics of HIPAA Audit Trail

Arkenea

These regulations mandate the BA (Business Associates) and CE (Covered Entities) to maintain the privacy and security of ePHI. Explain about the best practices for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of ePHI. Staff Training: Educate the staff on HIPAA audit trail requirements mentioned in the Security Rule.

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Key Elements Affecting Your Website’s Performance

Practice Builders

First impressions have a crucial impact on how potential clients perceive a site and the business associated with it. By comparing these metrics to industry benchmarks or best practices, website owners can identify primary areas for upgrading. Make improvements regularly and enjoy the result. What is Site Performance?

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HSCC Recommends Consultation Process on Healthcare Cybersecurity Improvements

The HIPAA Journal

The comment period for the NPRM recently closed, and Tim Noonan, OCRs Deputy Director for Health Information Privacy, Data, and Cybersecurity, confirmed that 4,745 comments have been received and OCR is currently reviewing the feedback.

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