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HIPAA refers to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. August 1996 HIPAA passes Congress with the goal of modernizing the
The 10 Step Plan for Health Information Privacy and Security, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, offers a framework for understanding HIPAA
This 8-minute Security Risk Analysis video explains a security management process. This 6-minute video explains what a contingency plan is, why you need it,
For HIPAA Compliance Step 1: Prove you are a covered entity If you are unsure if you are a covered entity, submit an inquiry to
Patients who believe their Protected Health Information (PHI) has been breached can file a complaint with federal Office of Civil Rights(OCR). OCR may investigate complaints
Think of “Meaningful Use” as the federal government’s proverbial carrot-or-stick approach to driving a data-driven electronic health system. The carrot: Those who meet benchmarks
A Business Associate is a person or organization, other than an employee of a covered entity, who performs functions or provides services related to creating,
Give patients the opportunity to discuss the confidentiality and security of PHI, and make sure they know how to report concerns or discoveries of breaches.
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