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What Is the OIG Exclusion Statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a‑7) in Healthcare?
The OIG Exclusion Statute, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 1320a‑7, authorizes the Department of Health a...
HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare Incubators: Requirements, Checklist, and Best Practices
HIPAA Compliance Requirements. Healthcare incubators sit at the crossroads of innovation and car...
Are Phone Calls HIPAA Compliant? What the Rules Say and How to Comply
Yes—phone calls can be HIPAA compliant when you handle Protected Health Information (PHI) using a...
All the Following Are Examples of a Business Associate—Except: Who Does Not Qualify Under HIPAA
Business Associate Definition. A business associate is any person or organization, other than a ...
When Can PHI Be Disclosed Without Authorization? HIPAA Exceptions Explained
Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, covered entities—and their business associates acting for them—may ...
CMS General Compliance Training: 2026 Requirements, Online Course & Completion Certificate
Overview of CMS General Compliance Training. CMS General Compliance Training equips your workfor...
What Is a Valid Patient Identifier in Healthcare? Definition, Examples, and HIPAA Best Practices
Definition of Valid Patient Identifier. A valid patient identifier is any data element or combin...
Group NPI Meaning: What It Is, Who Needs One, and How It’s Used
Definition of Group NPI. A Group NPI is the 10‑digit National Provider Identifier assigned to an...
How to Secure an Addiction Medicine Patient Portal: HIPAA & 42 CFR Part 2 Best Practices
Implement Role-Based Access Controls. You safeguard sensitive health data by granting the minimu...
45 CFR 164.402 Explained: HIPAA Breach Definition, Exceptions, and Risk Assessment Factors
Definition of HIPAA Breach. Under 45 CFR 164.402, a “breach” is the acquisition, access, use, or...
Neurology Patient Portal Security: How to Protect Patient Data and Maintain HIPAA Compliance
Implement HIPAA Administrative Safeguards. Build a documented risk management program. Start wi...
The Complete HIPAA Compliance Checklist for Podiatry Practices
Use this HIPAA compliance checklist for podiatry practices to organize day‑to‑day safeguards arou...
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