The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

Two of the settlements resolve alleged failures to provide an appropriate medical screening examination, and one resolves an alleged failure to accept appropriate transfers. Hospitals with specialized capabilities are obligated to accept transfers from hospitals that lack the capability to treat unstable emergency medical conditions.

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Transfers Discharges Medical History Hospital 51

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

HIPAA violation cases are compliance investigations that result from a data breach being notified to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or a privacy complaint being submitted to OCR via the complaints portal. There are many different types of HIPAA violation cases.

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HIPAA Business Associate Hospital Medication 85

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2024

The HIPAA transactions and code sets rules have the objective of replacing non-standard descriptions of healthcare activities with standard formats for each type of activity in order to streamline administrative processes, lower operating costs, and improve the quality of data. diagnoses, procedures, and drugs). Health Care Claims Status.

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HIPAA Transfers Certification Tests 56

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2025

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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Business Associate HIPAA Documentation Certification 56

The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 18, 2025

million in grant funds being fraudulently transferred to criminals’ bank accounts between March 2023 and January 2024. The bad actors were able to divert more than $10 million in grant funds to their own accounts, although the banks rejected some of those transfers, resulting in a net loss to the HHS of $7.8

Transfers 76

Transfers Communication HIPAA Tests 76

Health Prime

MARCH 13, 2025

With the expansion of digital healthcare information systems, security and regulatory compliancesuch as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) have become not only best practices but also legal requirements. We are HIPAA-compliant. They invest in the latest technology and infrastructure.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Billing HIPAA Medication 52

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 10, 2025

On December 10, 2024, a hacker exploited a vulnerability in the Cleo VL Trader tool, which is used by Cierant for secure file transfers. The post Gardner Orthopedics Ransomware Attack Affects 47,000 Patients appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Medical History Insurance Follow-Up HIPAA 51

Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Since it includes patients’ data or ePHI (Protected Health Information), it’s essential to encompass HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules during the e-prescription software development process. HIPAA regulations safeguard ePHI on physical, technical, and administrative levels.

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Transfers Medical History HIPAA Follow-Up 52

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

For instance, if a patient is transferred from OPD to surgery then the data is automatically transferred to the concerned department. Developers are required to adhere to HIPAA compliance during API integration. This seamless flow of information allows providers to speed up treatment.

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HIPAA EHR / EMR Appointments Billing 40

Arkenea

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Incorporate privacy measures such as HIPAA compliance to safeguard healthcare data against potential cyber-attacks. As per the HIPAA Journal, healthcare data breach statistics clearly show that there has been an upward trend in data breaches over the past 14 years.

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HIPAA Tests Patient Satisfaction Transfers 52

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Using digital tech has improved consumers’ experiences with health care providers across a range of tasks: 53% told Philips it’s easier to schedule appointments, 47% think it’s easier to get test results, 42% receive appointment reminders, and 27% are able to monitor health indicators on their own.

Patient Experience 91

Patient Experience Collaboration Appointments Transfers 91

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 5, 2024

According to EverHealth , one of the most important considerations is the software “must comply with healthcare regulations and standards, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the United States, to ensure patient data is protected and privacy is maintained.” Reviews: What do other users say?

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Billing Medication Follow-Up Insurance 52

Arkenea

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Make use of HIPAA-compliant video conferencing tools such as Zoom to ensure a seamless calling experience for users. App compliance assures safe healthcare data transfer to patients and between providers. To make the app compliant, standards such as HIPAA and HITRUST are incorporated during the mental health app development process.

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Appointments Tests HIPAA Scheduling 52

Arkenea

AUGUST 16, 2024

So, they may or may not be safeguarded with HIPAA regulations. However, if a company is developing a fitness app that demands medical records, then users have to check if the app is HIPAA compliant or not. Plus, they have a variety of payment options such as PayPal, Debit/Credit card payment, or direct bank transfers.

Follow-Up 40

Follow-Up Customer Service Tests Scheduling 40

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

So, they may or may not be safeguarded with HIPAA regulations. However, if a company is developing a fitness app that demands medical records, then users have to check if the app is HIPAA compliant or not. Plus, they have a variety of payment options such as PayPal, Debit/Credit card payment, or direct bank transfers.

Follow-Up 40

Follow-Up Customer Service Tests Scheduling 40

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Every patient profile is accessible to patients for updating and editing data as mandated under the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Compliance Regulations To share ePHI between healthcare providers and patients, a patient portal is made HIPAA compliant. Getting Started With Patient Portal Development 1.

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HIPAA Appointments Scheduling EHR / EMR 52

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

This lack of interoperability in healthcare results in: Inefficient Care: Without access to comprehensive patient records, healthcare providers may need to duplicate tests and procedures, leading to inefficiencies and increased healthcare costs. This ensures that the specialists are well-informed about the pregnancy and any potential risks.

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Unit Organization and Environment Medical History Transfers Collaboration 40

The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It has been several years since new HIPAA regulations have been signed into law, but HIPAA changes in 2022 are expected. The last update to the HIPAA Rules was the HIPAA Omnibus Rule in 2013, which introduced new requirements mandated by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

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HIPAA Business Associate Appointments Best Practices 126

The HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Major HIPAA Updates in the Past 20 Years.

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HIPAA Business Associate Appointments Scheduling 111

Health Prime

MARCH 13, 2025

With the expansion of digital healthcare information systems, security and regulatory compliancesuch as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) have become not only best practices but also legal requirements. We are HIPAA-compliant. They invest in the latest technology and infrastructure.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Billing HIPAA Medication 52

Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

Early Detection of Deterioration: Automated alerts for changes in heart rate, oxygen saturation, or blood pressure can trigger rapid interventions, reducing ICU transfers and adverse events. Data Privacy Laws: Beyond HIPAA, global organizations must navigate GDPR (EU), PIPEDA (Canada), and other regional privacy regulations.

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EHR / EMR Medication HIPAA Documentation 52

Medical Economics

JUNE 13, 2025

Why EHRs pose a unique challenge in estate planning The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) imposes strict requirements on how patient data are handled, including who is authorized to access them. Spell out that HIPAA-covered data fall within their authority. Governing documents with continuity instructions.

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HIPAA Documentation Medication Billing 59