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2025 HIPAA Journal Annual Survey Published: Key Insights into Compliance Challenges

The HIPAA Journal

For example, the survey found that a significant number of healthcare organizations have not appointed a dedicated HIPAA Privacy Officer who holds sufficient decision-making authority, raising concerns about their leadership’s commitment to HIPAA compliance. The survey also examined training practices at HIPAA-regulated entities.

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What is HIPAA Incident Management?

The HIPAA Journal

HIPAA incident management is the process of tracking, responding to, and documenting HIPAA security incidents as they are detected by automated security tools or reported by members of the workforce. Regardless of whether HIPAA incident management is fully automated, manual, or semi-manual, the process must include specific elements.

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Developing Custom Healthcare SaaS Application: A Complete Guide

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In the recent past, thousands of people took virtual appointments, online consultation grew, and families were not allowed to be next to you even if you were giving birth or going for major surgeries. Functional specifications documents aim to inform developers what, how, and why they have to build.

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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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What is HIPAA Incident Management?

The HIPAA Journal

HIPAA incident management is the process of tracking, responding to, and documenting HIPAA security incidents as they are detected by automated security tools or reported by members of the workforce. Regardless of whether HIPAA incident management is fully automated, manual, or semi-manual, the process must include specific elements.

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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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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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