As a HIPAA-covered entity, it is crucial to understand the importance of protecting the privacy and security of patient personal health information (PHI). And a recent surge in litigation serves as a reminder that healthcare organizations must take adequate measures to safeguard PHI. Recent Cases In one recent case, a healthcare provider was sued for...
. In healthcare, it is crucial to ensure the security and privacy of electronic health records and all patient data with security policies. HIPAA provides guidelines for healthcare organizations and covered entities to follow in order to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient health information PHI, or ePHI. What are some of the...
The Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing and protecting civil rights and privacy rights in the healthcare industry. With the increasing number of complaints and reviews regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, the...
Undoubtedly, and whether you’re in healthcare or not, you’ve paused when writing or typing ‘HIPAA’. Is it HIPPAA? HIPPA? What does it stand for? We find that the P trips most people up more often than the rest. It’s something about ‘patient’ right? Not exactly, so let’s learn more about that P and what it...
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