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Defining HIPAA: The 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Explained
Learn HIPAA compliance essentials: Privacy and Security Rule safeguards, enforcement risks, and a...
Unlocking the Essentials: Characteristics of Effective HIPAA Privacy Procedures
Implement HIPAA privacy procedures to protect PHI, enforce the minimum necessary standard, and cr...
Can You File a HIPAA Violation Anonymously? Yes—Here’s How
You can raise a HIPAA concern without publicly revealing who you are. The key is choosing the rig...
When to File a HIPAA Violation Complaint: What Qualifies, Deadlines, and How to Report
Identifying Qualifying HIPAA Violations. Who is covered and what information is protected. HIPA...
Why the HIPAA Security Rule Is Important: Protecting Patient Data, Preventing Breaches, and Building Trust
Purpose of the HIPAA Security Rule. The HIPAA Security Rule sets national standards to protect t...
Where to File a HIPAA Complaint Online: The Official HHS OCR Portal
Accessing the HHS OCR Complaint Portal. If you’re ready for HIPAA violation reporting, the most ...
Administrative Requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule: Risk Analysis, Training, and BAAs Explained
The administrative safeguards of the HIPAA Security Rule set the foundation for protecting Electr...
When Is a HIPAA Authorization Required? Scenarios, Exceptions, and Examples
HIPAA Authorization Requirement. You must obtain a signed HIPAA authorization before using or di...
Why HIPAA Compliance Is Important for Small Businesses: Avoid Fines, Protect Data, and Build Trust
Protecting Patient Health Information. What counts as Protected Health Information (PHI)?. Prot...
Who Is a Covered Entity Under HIPAA? Definition and Examples
Definition of Covered Entity. Core criteria. Under HIPAA, a covered entity is an organization t...
Who Enforces the HIPAA Security Rule? The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
OCR Enforcement Responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Ci...
Who Can File a HIPAA Complaint? Eligibility and How to Report a Violation
If you believe your privacy or security rights over protected health information (PHI) were viola...
What Are HIPAA Administrative Safeguards? Requirements, Examples, and a Compliance Checklist
HIPAA Administrative Safeguards are the policies, procedures, and oversight mechanisms you put in...
What Is the HIPAA Technical Safeguards List? Key Requirements, Controls, and Examples
HIPAA’s Security Rule defines five technical safeguards that every covered entity and business as...
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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