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HHS Proposes Rules to Strengthen Patient-Provider HIPAA Privacy in Reproductive Care

April 12, 2023 | In the News HHS Proposes Rules to Strengthen Patient-Provider HIPAA Privacy in Reproductive Care Bolstering the HIPAA Privacy Rule: Rulemaking from the Department's Enforcement Agency, HHS...

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Cultural Competency Rules: What Health Providers Must Know Going Forward

Cultural Competency Rules: What Health Providers Must Know Going Forward JUMP TO THE SECTION Overview of Cultural Competency in Healthcare Understanding and Meeting Cultural...

CMS Proposes Policies to Improve Patient Safety and Promote Health Equity

Monday, April 10, 2023 | In The News CMS Proposes Policies to Improve Patient Safety and Promote Health Equity Proposed Rule Would Reward Hospitals that Deliver High-Quality Care to Underserved...

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HIPAA Breach Response Plan: What to Do for Data Breaches

PHI Data Breaches are a matter of "when" for the health industry. The Breach Notification Rule is an important aspect of an effective HIPAA Compliance Program, making up approximately 15% of the...

Public Health Emergency (PHE) 1135 Waivers: CMS Guidance for Providers

Thursday, February 23, 2023 | In The News Public Health Emergency (PHE) 1135 Waivers: Updated Guidance for Providers On February 9, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the...

The Challenge of HIPAA enforcement for Offshore Vendors

How to Utilize Offshore Vendors without Breaking the Law

There are some additional HIPAA considerations for organizations who would like to outsource services to an offshore vendor.

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OSHA Rule Tracking Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

Bottom-line Upfront: Covered employers must send to OSHA the required data from their completed Form 300A by March 2nd. You recognize the diligence needed as a health care provider to identify, mitigate,...

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Why Information Blocking Is Too Costly to Ignore

JUMP TO THE SECTION What Does "Information Blocking" Mean? The Five Risks of Information Blocking The HIPAA Right of Access Initiative The...

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Top 5 HIPAA Compliance Issues to Address in 2023

As a professional operating within the healthcare industry, you understand the importance of staying up-to-date on HIPAA requirements. This article will help keep you informed of the top HIPAA compliance issues to...

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How HIPAA Financial Penalties are Determined and Calculated Explained

The Costly Consequences of a HIPAA Violation Similar to product costs rising compared to the previous year, fines are increasing annually. The dollar amount for non-compliance penalties is increasing to keep pace...