Business Associate Documentation Follow-Up 
The HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 24, 2022
In addition to financial penalties, covered entities are required to adopt a corrective action plan to bring policies and procedures up to the standards demanded by HIPAA. . It is the responsibility of each covered entity to ensure that HIPAA Rules are understood and followed. What Constitutes a HIPAA Violation?
Healthcare Law Insights blog
JANUARY 15, 2025
One 2024 cyberattack on a healthcare payment cycle management company caused severe disruption throughout the healthcare industry and is estimated to have resulted in the compromise of the ePHI of up to one third of the U.S. Business Associates would also be required to obtain this verification from their subcontractors.
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Arkenea
MARCH 29, 2025
Covered Entities (CE): These are involved in transmitting, storing, and creating ePHI, so they must follow HIPAA compliance rules. Business Associates (BA): These handle ePHI obtained from the covered entities, but don’t create medical data. It is essential to document diligently everything related to HIPAA compliance.
The HIPAA Journal
APRIL 27, 2025
OCR stepped up enforcement of compliance with the HIPAA Rules in 2016, more than doubling the number of financial penalties imposed. The following three years saw similar numbers of financial penalties; however, there was another major increase in HIPAA fines in 2020 when 19 HIPAA violation cases were settled with OCR.
The HIPAA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
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.
Arkenea
APRIL 8, 2025
Key Takeaways Healthcare developers must follow the three key HIPAA rules during API development: HIPAA security rule, privacy rule, and the breach notification rule. This article discusses key HIPAA rules and steps that developers can follow while building a HIPAA API. Key Rules for Developing a HIPAA API 1.
Arkenea
AUGUST 15, 2024
They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. This seamless flow of information allows providers to speed up treatment. Plus, SMART on FHIR apps are created to access and exchange data from EHR/EMR software and other sources. Follow these Steps for Effective EMR API Integration 1.
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