Healthcare is an increasingly complex industry. It can be difficult to grasp what is happening in each area, especially in terms of HIPAA breaches, cybersecurity threats, and clinical documentation. Here are 10 statistics highlighting some of the most pressing challenges in the industry today.
Read MoreAre Your Business Associate Agreements HIPAA-Compliant? →
Late last month, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued details of yet another HIPAA breach settlement. This time, though, the breach demonstrated the need to periodically review and update business associate agreements (BAA) to ensure ongoing compliance.
Here are the settlement details and how to verify your BAAs are HIPAA-compliant.
Read MoreOCR Pledges to Increase Small HIPAA Breach Investigative Efforts →
Coming on the heels of the 20th anniversary of HIPAA, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced they are redoubling their efforts to investigate smaller data breaches, defined as incidents affecting fewer than 500 individuals.
Here is their proposal and how to strengthen the security of your practice or healthcare facility in response.
Read MoreHappy Birthday HIPAA: 20 Years of Regulatory Change →
Last month, HIPAA turned 20 years old. When the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law on August 21, 1996, its goals were extensive.
Now, two decades later, HIPAA has certainly evolved and grown even more complex. Here's a brief look at what has changed and where we stand today.
Read MoreGovernment Sets Sights on HIPAA Compliance: How to Prepare Now →
HIPAA compliance has been on everyone's minds lately — the federal government included. President Obama even recommended an increase in the fiscal year 2017 budget in order to accommodate more oversight in this area.
Here are the details of his plan as well as ways to tighten your own HIPAA security and compliance right now.
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