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HIPAA Audit Preparation for Clinical Laboratories: Checklist and Best Practices
HIPAA audit preparation: practical steps to secure ePHI, validate controls, compile audit-ready e...
Revenue Cycle Director HIPAA Compliance Duties: Key Responsibilities and Best Practices
Protect patients and revenue: revenue cycle director HIPAA compliance guide to map PHI, enforce c...
How to Encrypt an Email Containing PHI: A HIPAA‑Compliant Step‑by‑Step Guide
If you handle Protected Health Information (PHI), emailing it securely is non‑negotiable. This st...
Hire HIPAA-Certified Virtual Assistants to Protect Patient Data and Streamline Your Practice
When you Hire HIPAA-Certified Virtual Assistants to Protect Patient Data and Streamline Your Prac...
Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000: Summary, Requirements & OSHA Compliance Guide
Overview of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act...
Exclusion and Sanction Screening: What It Is, Who to Screen, and How to Stay Compliant
Exclusion and sanction screening protects your organization from hiring, contracting with, or pay...
Breach of Doctor-Patient Confidentiality: What It Is, Examples, and What to Do Next
A breach of doctor-patient confidentiality occurs when Protected Health Information (PHI) is used...
Examples of ePHI: What Counts as Electronic Protected Health Information Under HIPAA
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, electronic protected health inform...
NY State Medicaid Sanctions: OMIG Exclusions, Penalties, and How to Check the List
Overview of OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List. What the list is and why it exists. The New York Stat...
How to Build a Healthcare Vendor Management Program (VMP): Steps, Compliance, and Best Practices
Building a robust healthcare Vendor Management Program (VMP) helps you safeguard Protected Health...
The History Behind HIPAA Legislation
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is landmark legislation that tran...
HIPAA and Cell Phone Pictures: What’s Allowed, What Isn’t, and How to Stay Compliant
Mobile cameras can streamline clinical workflows, but they also create high-risk exposure for Pro...
Which PHI Disclosures Require Written Authorization Under HIPAA?
Psychotherapy Notes Disclosure Requirements. Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, psychotherapy notes r...
Is Telling a Story About a Patient a HIPAA Violation? When It’s OK—and When It’s Not
Telling a patient story can be powerful for education and improvement, but it can also violate th...
Working from Home and maintaining HIPAA Compliance
Ensuring Security in Remote Environments. In the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more empl...
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