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Why Are HIPAA Risk Assessments Important?

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It is a HIPAA law created to ensure that all of […]. The article Why Are HIPAA Risk Assessments Important? By Chase Higbee, lead IT strategist, Atlantic.Net. A risk assessment is a mandatory annual task completed by a covered entity and a business associate. appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HIPAA, HITECH and HITRUST In Healthcare IT

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Anyone dealing with healthcare IT in the US will come across HIPAA and HITECH and HITRUST — and it’s easy to get them confused. The article HIPAA, HITECH and HITRUST In Healthcare IT appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Gerry Miller, CEO, Cloudticity.

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Crucial Lessons From Past HIPAA Non-Compliance Cases

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The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was adopted in 1996. The article Crucial Lessons From Past HIPAA Non-Compliance Cases appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Expect More From HIPAA Proposed Changes: Easing Information Flow Shouldn’t Mean Reducing Health Data Privacy

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Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996. The article Expect More From HIPAA Proposed Changes: Easing Information Flow Shouldn’t Mean Reducing Health Data Privacy appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. By Deborah Hsieh, chief policy and strategy officer, Ciox Health.

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Potential HIPAA Security Violations

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The article Potential HIPAA Security Violations appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Going into a doctor’s office or hospital makes a person feel vulnerable, even if they’re only there for a routine checkup. There’s an unspoken trust between patient and doctor that whatever is discussed or recorded will remain private.

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Challenges of Maintaining HIPAA Compliance: 9 Pain Points

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affects thousands of organizations across the […]. The article Challenges of Maintaining HIPAA Compliance: 9 Pain Points appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Organizations are facing greater scrutiny in this increasingly regulated world.

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The Importance of HIPAA Compliant Teletherapy Platforms

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However, with this digital transformation comes the critical need for HIPAA compliant teletherapy platforms. What is HIPAA and Why is it Crucial in Teletherapy? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data.

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