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The Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the Genetic [...]

The Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the Genetic [...]

Business Associates and subcontractors have expanded obligations under the Omnibus Rule.

The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released its final rule, Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under [...]

The Hospice of Northern Idaho (HONI) has agreed to pay the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) $50,000 to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and [...]

Much-anticipated regulation protects patient privacy under HIPAA and HITECH

Whether you are a physician, psychologist, or other clinical healthcare provider, it is a good idea to have a HIPAA and HITECH compliant privacy and security plan for your office or practice.

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has a webpage entitled, Your Mobile & Health Information Privacy and Security.

With HIPAA compliance enforcement on the rise, it's no wonder medical practices are wondering what they can do to help protect the privacy and confidentiality of their patients.

HIPAA legal and regulatory compliance can help healthcare entities, such as doctors' office, mitigate liability risk. However, compliance must include strong HIPAA policies, procedures, and forms [...]