HHS Releases Report to Increase Language Access for Persons with Limited English Proficiency Language barriers can pose significant challenges when it comes to delivering quality healthcare to individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). Recognizing the importance of language access in healthcare settings, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently released a...
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) 90-day transition period commenced on May 12, 2023. As a HIPAA compliance company, we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with regulatory changes. Let’s delve into the transition period and its significance, and provide guidance on how your organization can ensure seamless compliance in this evolving landscape. Understanding the...
As a healthcare provider, you are familiar with the Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration that has been in place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration has provided a number of flexibilities and protections for healthcare providers, including increased telehealth access and relaxed HIPAA requirements. Approaching Deadline On May 11, 2023, the PHE...
While it’s easy to get caught up in the many, many words of policies and procedures, how your space physically looks and functions are just as important. Physical safeguards play a vital role in achieving HIPAA compliance and keeping sensitive data out of the wrong hands. Let’s look at six physical safeguards that every healthcare...
Healthcare businesses are increasingly reliant on technology to manage patient information, conduct financial transactions, and communicate with staff and patients. While technology has many benefits, it also presents significant risks, including the threat of cyberattacks. One of the most common types of cyberattacks is phishing when an attacker impersonates a trusted individual or entity and...
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...
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...
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for enforcing compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). As part of its mandate, the OCR annually releases a report on data breaches in the healthcare industry. The most recent report, which covers the year...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries and healthcare is no exception. With the advent of AI, healthcare businesses may face different threats to their cybersecurity. As a result, they could find their business in possible violation of HIPAA rules and regulations. There are also important ethical and privacy concerns associated with the use of...
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1996 to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information. It established requirements for covered entities, such as healthcare providers, insurance companies, and healthcare clearinghouses, to implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect electronic...
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