Should I Decline Kaiser Permanente's HIPAA Authorization? What It Means and When to Say No
If Kaiser Permanente asks you to sign a HIPAA authorization, you may wonder whether to say yes or...
What Is a HIPAA Designated Record Set? Definition, Examples & Patient Access
Definition of Designated Record Set. A HIPAA designated record set is the group of records maint...
Dental Insurance Fraud: Types, Red Flags, and How to Report It
Dental insurance fraud drives up premiums, undermines trust, and can put your oral health at risk...
Is De‑Identified Health Information Subject to the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
In short, no. When Protected Health Information (PHI) is transformed to meet HIPAA’s de-identific...
What the HIPAA Security Rule’s Broader Objectives Were Designed to Do: Ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of ePHI
The HIPAA Security Rule establishes a risk-based framework to protect electronic protected health...
How Long Does a Hospital Keep Medical Records? Timeframes, Laws, and What to Expect
Hospitals balance clinical needs, regulations, and risk when deciding how long to keep your chart...
What Is a HIPAA Safeguard a Covered Entity (CE) May Use?
A HIPAA safeguard is any policy, process, or technology you implement to protect Electronic Prote...
How to Get Your Medical Records from Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC)
Getting your HCMC records is straightforward when you follow the right path. This guide explains ...
HIPAA Requires Individual Authorization Before Using PHI for Marketing
HIPAA Authorization Requirement. Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, you must obtain a patient’s Writt...
Which Entities Are Considered a HIPAA Business Associate? Definition and Examples
A HIPAA business associate is any person or organization—other than a covered entity’s workforce—...
What Is the OIG Work Plan? Definition, HHS OIG Priorities, and Why It Matters
Definition of the OIG Work Plan. The OIG Work Plan is the Office of Inspector General’s public r...
Document Management in Healthcare: A Practical Guide to Compliance, Security, and Workflow Efficiency
Effective document management in healthcare protects patients, reduces risk, and keeps your clini...
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As founder and CEO of Accountable, Kevin leads our mission to simplify HIPAA compliance for healthcare organizations. With a background in healthcare technology and healthcare, he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that make compliance accessible and manageable for organizations of all sizes.