The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Since the introduction of the Omnibus Rule, the new penalties for HIPAA violations apply to healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and all other covered entities, as well as to business associates (BAs) of covered entities that are found to have violated HIPAA Rules. What Constitutes a HIPAA Violation?

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Arkenea

MARCH 29, 2025

So, to safeguard ePHI (Protected Health Information) from cyber attacks, healthcare organizations and medical software development companies are imposing strict HIPAA compliance regulations. Business Associates (BA): These handle ePHI obtained from the covered entities, but don’t create medical data.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

Since then, OCR has been cracking down on entities that have failed to provide individuals with timely access to their medical records. State Attorneys General can also impose financial penalties on HIPAA-covered entities and business associates for violations of the HIPAA Rules.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

In today’s digital age, medical billing software plays a vital role in streamlining the billing process and improving patient care. HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. It will also help you ensure that the medical billing software you select is compliant with HIPAA requirements.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

In addition, State Attorneys General can take enforcement action against covered entities and business associates when a breach of unprotected health information harms a resident of the state, or when an organization violates a state privacy or security regulation that preempts HIPAA. What are Covered Entities?

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Arkenea

JULY 8, 2024

A variety of patient information is collected and stored in the system, from medical bills to treatment plans. These regulations mandate the BA (Business Associates) and CE (Covered Entities) to maintain the privacy and security of ePHI. So, BA and CE are bound by the state laws on how long the medical records must be retained.

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Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

PHI encompasses patient data such as medical records, lab results, demographic information, medications, etc. The security rule mandates all those who exchange information (Covered Entities and Business Associates) to follow the three safeguards: a.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

EMR (Electronic Medical Records) are the backbone of healthcare organizations. They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. EMR software conveniently offers access to medical records, helps with appointments, and generates billing.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 24, 2025

6] Pursuant to 45 CFR §164.530(c)(1), covered entities and business associates must have in place appropriate technical, administrative and physical safeguards “to protect the privacy of protected health information.” Protected health information (PHI) is a subset of IIHI.

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