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The Importance of HIPAA Compliant Teletherapy Platforms

Valant

Key Features of HIPAA Compliant Teletherapy Platforms HIPAA compliant telehealth platforms for behavioral health typically include: End-to-end encryption for video conferencing Secure data storage and transmission User authentication and access controls Audit trails for all patient interactions Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with platform providers (..)

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Test Post With DIA & MIA

The HIPAA Journal

The purpose of HIPAA compliance software is to provide a framework to guide a HIPAA-covered entity or business associate through the process of becoming HIPAA-compliant and ensuring continued compliance with HIPAA and HITECH Act Rules. The top HIPAA compliance solutions also help with the management of business associates.

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The Ultimate HIPAA Compliance Checklist

Arkenea

Business Associates (BA): These handle ePHI obtained from the covered entities, but don’t create medical data. CE have contracts with business associates, to ensure that they use and disclose medical data properly and also protect it. It is essential to document diligently everything related to HIPAA compliance.

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OCR Announces Proposed Updates to HIPAA Security Rule, Raises the Bar for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Healthcare Law Insights blog

1] The Proposed Rule applies to HIPAA-regulated entities, including Covered Entities such as health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, most healthcare providers, and their Business Associates. It also affects the relationship between a Covered Entity and its Business Associate by imposing additional requirements.

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HIPAA Rules and Regulations

The HIPAA Journal

In addition, State Attorneys General can take enforcement action against covered entities and business associates when a breach of unprotected health information harms a resident of the state, or when an organization violates a state privacy or security regulation that preempts HIPAA. What are Covered Entities?

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HIPAA Compliant API: A Complete Guide

Arkenea

The security rule mandates all those who exchange information (Covered Entities and Business Associates) to follow the three safeguards: a. Maintain Documentation Accurate API documentation not only attracts developers to work on novel projects, but also educates users on API applications, integrations, and websites.

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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. ’ HIPAA classifies retention for two types of documents – HIPAA medical records retention and HIPAA retention for other documents.

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