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Etactics
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
If you’re reading this blog, chances are that the company you work for works with HIPAA in some type of way. HIPAA is short for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. So on to the question that this blog is all about. So on to the question that this blog is all about.
Etactics
JANUARY 12, 2023
What is a HIPAA violation? What are some HIPAA violations examples? HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. A HIPAA violation occurs when the acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of PHI happens in a way that creates a significant personal risk to the patient. How does it happen?
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Etactics
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
But, before HIPAA, it might as well have been the wild west. We can thank HIPAA as to why patient privacy is so important. We’ve gone over HIPAA in our blogs before , but let me refresh your memory on what the acronym stands for. Table of Contents What is HIPAA? Healthcare Before HIPAA Why Do We Need HIPAA?
Etactics
AUGUST 11, 2023
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) states that covered entities and business associates must complete regular risk assessments to identify and document vulnerabilities within their organization. But what does a HIPAA risk assessment look like? Table of Contents What is a HIPAA Risk Assessment?
Etactics
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Providers voluntarily permitting the misuse of patient’s identities can lead to consequences such as: Civil monetary penalties. Criminal fines and restitution. Train your staff in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to understand the importance of patient confidentiality. Prison time. No worries!
Etactics
AUGUST 10, 2022
When you think about HIPAA, I bet your mind will jump to healthcare professionals. But the truth is that HIPAA extends beyond facilities that treat patients. Organizations that work with and support the operations of healthcare practices, hospitals and pharmacies also need to abide by HIPAA requirements. What is HIPAA?
Sheppard Health Law
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
As illustrated in this blog post, GCPG is a valuable resource for both new and experienced professionals working both within and in support of organizations in the health care industry. Formal risk assessments should be conducted at least annually and incorporate the use of data analytics to identify compliance risk areas, where possible.
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