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Beacon Health System Affected by Two Business Associate Email Breaches

The HIPAA Journal

Beacon Health System, a South Bend, Indiana-based non-profit health care system, has disclosed two data breaches involving two different business associates. This incident occurred at the business associate Restorix, which provides hospitals with wound care services.

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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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The Importance of HIPAA Compliant Teletherapy Platforms

Valant

Key Features of HIPAA Compliant Teletherapy Platforms HIPAA compliant telehealth platforms for behavioral health typically include: End-to-end encryption for video conferencing Secure data storage and transmission User authentication and access controls Audit trails for all patient interactions Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with platform providers (..)

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BakerHostetler Report Identifies Healthcare Data Breach and Litigation Trends

The HIPAA Journal

In 2023, business associates were responsible for 60% of the breaches of 500 or more records that were reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR), compared to 35% in 2022. Many of these lawsuits are still in the early stages, with only one case so far granted class certification and one that has had class certification denied.

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Test Post With DIA & MIA

The HIPAA Journal

The purpose of HIPAA compliance software is to provide a framework to guide a HIPAA-covered entity or business associate through the process of becoming HIPAA-compliant and ensuring continued compliance with HIPAA and HITECH Act Rules. The top HIPAA compliance solutions also help with the management of business associates.

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6 aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner for your practice 

Health Prime

Specialized knowledge ensures a better understanding of the nuances and complexities associated with coding in your field, leading to more accurate results. Read more about this in our blog How to make sure your Business Associates are HIPAA Compliant.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Farah Laurent

Minority Nurse

She is the director of nursing for a nursing program at a community college and an active member of various nursing organizations such as the National Nurses in Business Association, ENA, ANA, NLN, DNP of Color, and AONE. I became a very successful emergency nurse with multiple certifications. I hold 6 board certifications.