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HIPAA Compliance for Business Associates

The HIPAA Journal

The implication of this requirement if finalized – is that covered entities will only be permitted to contract services from business associates that can demonstrate compliance with HIPAA. Despite the variety of compliance requirements, some areas of HIPAA compliance are common to all business associates.

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May 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report

The HIPAA Journal

The largest data breach of the month occurred at the business associate Serviceaide, a provider of agentic AI-powered agents for IT and workflow management. The second-largest data breach also occurred at a business associate. TX Business Associate 88,609 Hacking incident Shelby Dermatology d.b.a

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HIPAA Compliant Costs: A Complete Breakdown

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In addition to protecting coverage, HIPAA aims to reduce the overall cost of healthcare and minimize administrative inefficiencies by standardizing electronic healthcare transactions, such as claims processing, eligibility verification, and billing.

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HIPAA Violation Cases

The HIPAA Journal

State Attorneys General can also impose financial penalties on HIPAA-covered entities and business associates for violations of the HIPAA Rules. Another increase is due to be applied on January 15, 2025, but will likely be applied much later. Alternatively, financial penalties can be imposed if a breach of ePHI violates state laws.

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The Complete Know How on EMR API Integration

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EMR software conveniently offers access to medical records, helps with appointments, and generates billing. With EMR API integration, organizations can streamline billing, appointment booking, and more such processes. To streamline admin tasks such as medical billing, appointment scheduling, and paperwork.

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HIPAA Compliant API: A Complete Guide

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For example, providers may need API for automated appointment scheduling and bill payments to save their time and money. The security rule mandates all those who exchange information (Covered Entities and Business Associates) to follow the three safeguards: a.

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New HIPAA Regulations in 2022-2023

The HIPAA Journal

The SUD records can then be shared by a covered entity or business associate for all TPO reasons, as is the case with HIPAA. On January 5, 2021, the HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill (HR 7898) was signed into law by President Trump and amended the HITECH Act. A definition has been added for electronic health records.

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