The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2025

The implication of this requirement if finalized – is that covered entities will only be permitted to contract services from business associates that can demonstrate compliance with HIPAA. Despite the variety of compliance requirements, some areas of HIPAA compliance are common to all business associates.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

A similarly sized breach was reported by Oklahoma’s largest emergency medical care provider, Emergency Medical Services Authority. While the breach was reported in March, it occurred 8 months previously in July 2023. of all records compromised in March. Where Did the Data Breaches Occur?

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

Since then, OCR has been cracking down on entities that have failed to provide individuals with timely access to their medical records. State Attorneys General can also impose financial penalties on HIPAA-covered entities and business associates for violations of the HIPAA Rules.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

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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Arkenea

MARCH 31, 2025

It also plays a critical role in establishing national standards for safeguarding the privacy and security of patients protected health information (PHI), particularly as the healthcare industry adopts digital systems for storing and exchanging medical records.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

EMR (Electronic Medical Records) are the backbone of healthcare organizations. EMR software conveniently offers access to medical records, helps with appointments, and generates billing. EMR API integration acts as a gamechanger for the electronic medical records software.

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The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There have been calls from many healthcare stakeholder groups to align Part 2 regulations more closely with HIPAA to allow clinicians to view patients’ entire medical records, including SUD records, to get a complete view of a patient’s health history to inform treatment decisions. 21 st Century Cures Act.

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