Complying with HIPAA

Learn about the rules of HIPAA compliance, penalties for non-compliance, responsibilities of employees & the best practices to help you comply

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), enacted in 1996, is a U.S. federal law designed to protect PHI and other sensitive patient health information. HIPAA establishes the standards […]

HIPAA Violations

HIPAA Violations Explore some examples of HIPAA Violations & Settlements with the OCR along with the details of which HIPAA rules were violated Home At a time when patient data […]

What is the HIPAA Security rule?

Explore the Administrative, Physical and Technical safeguards under the HIPAA Security Rule & the difference between addressable and required safeguards.

The HIPAA Security rule applies to covered entities, business associates, subcontractors – anyone or any system with access to confidential patient data. Every organization in the healthcare delivery ecosystem must […]

Can you have a Ransomware attack if you are HIPAA-compliant?

Explore the ways Ransomware can infiltrate a HIPAA-Compliant organization and learn ways to prevent it

The short answer: Yes   The in-depth answer: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the minimum standards for protecting sensitive patient health information (PHI). The Department of Health […]

What are the rules of HIPAA Compliance?

Explore the basics of 5 main HIPAA Rules - HIPAA Security Rule, HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Breach Notifications Rule, HIPAA Enforcement Rule & HIPAA Omnibus Rule

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a set of mandatory standards for all organizations that work with Protected Health Information (PHI) of US Residents. It […]