The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

A lawsuit was filed over the data breach alleging BioPlus should have prevented the breach and could have if reasonable cybersecurity measures had been implemented and industry-standard security best practices had been followed. BioPlus has not admitted liability or any wrongdoing related to the cyberattack and data breach.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

The lawsuits make similar claims, that City of Hope National Medical Center failed to implement reasonable and appropriate cybersecurity safeguards, did not follow industry best practices for cybersecurity, and that the cyberattack that exposed their sensitive data could have been prevented.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Law Enforcement Exception to HIPAA As a baseline, HIPAA-covered entities may disclose PHI to law enforcement with a patient’s signed HIPAA authorization. HIPAA regulations list several scenarios in which covered entities can provide PHI to law enforcement absent patient authorization.

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Health Prime

JUNE 13, 2024

Compliance issues: Non-compliance with coding regulations, such as those set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , can result in fines and penalties. 6 strategies to avoid common coding pitfalls Avoiding coding errors requires a proactive approach and adherence to best practices.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type? Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 22, 2024

Breaches may also lead to significant fines, especially under regulations such as HIPAA in the United States. Understanding frameworks like HIPAA in the U.S., GDPR in Europe, or PIPEDA in Canada is essential to developing best practices and avoiding legal issues. Understanding frameworks like HIPAA in the U.S.,

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Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2021

.” Health Populi’s Hot Points: HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was signed into law in 1996 by President Bill Clinton. This week, Ken Mandl and Eric Perakslis co-wrote an essay in The New England Journal of Medicine on HIPAA and the “leak of ‘deidentified’ EHR data.”

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

But security, both HIPAA/HITECH compliance and best practices, must never be ignored. A fine balance of risk aversion and innovation is key. Healthcare CTOs need to be willing to be restrained by their CISO – which can be difficult.

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Email newsletters for primary care physicians are a great way to stay current with the latest news, research, and medical best practices. Here are some recent topics: “Two ways to address difficult emotions in the exam room” “Three myths about HIPAA” “The No.

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Valant

JUNE 2, 2024

You’ll also be responsible for ensuring that your practice is HIPAA compliant. Look for EHR and other tech solutions that allow you to maintain strong HIPAA compliance and protections for PHI. This includes monitoring patient outcomes, implementing best practices, and seeking feedback from patients and staff.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Patient Data Security: Telehealth platforms must comply with HIPAA and other regulations to ensure patient data is secure. With a large volume of transactions, streamlined RCM practices become even more critical to prevent financial bottlenecks.

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Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

athenahealth telemedicine—a part of the athenahealth product suite—offers a robust platform for practices looking to incorporate telehealth services seamlessly into their existing workflows. This system stands out for its ability to support vital patient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

By prioritizing data privacy and security measures and implementing best practices for safeguarding sensitive patient information, practices can maintain the confidentiality of EHR data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.

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Health Populi

MARCH 27, 2018

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. billion active monthly accounts. Cyber-breaches are a new-normal in health care.

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Valant

APRIL 17, 2024

Free Download Access the EHR Migration Template Download Starting Your New Practice Private Practice Business Plan Template Learn the benefits of developing a private practice business plan and download a free template. Look for industry-standard security protocols like encryption, access controls, and adherence to HIPAA.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Compliance with Privacy Regulations Mental health practices are trusted with extensive amounts of sensitive information and private records. Maintaining patient confidentiality is one of the most important responsibilities of a practice. Training on the practice’s EHR system can help staff streamline data collection and reporting.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2023

Established in 2013, the event is observed on the first Thursday of May with the goal of improving awareness of the importance of creating complex and unique passwords and adopting password best practices to keep sensitive information private and confidential.

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Valant

APRIL 1, 2024

Compliance Furthermore, adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices is a need throughout any EHR migration. Practices must ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and other industry standards to protect patient data privacy and security during the migration process.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The easy follow-up of patients using telemonitoring solutions and the augmented access to internet services will continue increasing telemedicine delivery. Learn more about this in our blog Optimize your telemedicine appointments with these best practices.

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Ciox

JULY 20, 2023

Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) These regulations ensure that patient data is handled securely and confidentially, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches.

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Coronis Health

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Top companies can provide secure, HIPAA-compliant billing processes to ensure that your data is kept confidential. Security The company you select must securely handle all your data (you will be entrusting them with sensitive patient and financial data).

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

” The last paragraph of the press release states: “All work related to Ascension’s engagement with Google is HIPAA compliant and underpinned by a robust data security and protection effort and adherence to Ascension’s strict requirements for data handling.”

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CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

Then review best practices in implementing AI into medical billing. As a result, the technology is subject to HIPAA compliance rules. The solution you select must be HIPAA compliant. Sometimes, the data output by other systems in your practice has a unique format. Compliance requirements apply to AI’s use of PHI.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 25, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. It is not uncommon, in today’s age, to do large amounts of personal business online. This includes discussing or sharing medical records.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process. Here are some best practices for preparing the team: Mock Audits: Conduct periodic mock audits to identify areas for improvement and familiarize staff with the audit process.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other laws/regulations is mandatory. In addition, complying with HIPAA protects your patients, your practice, and helps you avoid fines and penalties. Your EHR software can help with HIPAA compliance.

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 10, 2019

This certification audits healthcare-specific security, privacy and regulatory requirements including HIPAA, NIST, ISO and COBIT, as well as industry best practices and provides a single evaluation framework that is designed for the unique needs of Syapse’s health system customers. […].

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Health Populi

JUNE 25, 2024

Comment from Jane : Cybersecurity is a key patient safety component, addressed in the public-private partnership on best practices for cybersecurity drafted by the Department of Health and Human Services and over 100 healthcare stakeholder organizations). In the U.S.,

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