Privacy laws are strict, and regardless of whether the intent behind a HIPAA violation is malicious or not, unauthorized access to protected health information can have serious consequences. Large fines and even imprisonment are a real possibility for those who share PHI without a valid reason, pat...
• This notice is effective as of December 12, 2023. • If you have questions about these laws, please contact EVERSANA’s HIPAA Privacy Officer at privacy@eversana.com or +1 (877) 627-2509 (Pin 891704). • Reminders: We may use or disclose your name and basic information in provi...
Additionally, the incident highlights the indispensable role of government oversight and regulation in safeguarding healthcare data. Government agencies, such as the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, play a vital role in enforcing compliance with health privacy laws, suc...
HIPAA laws were enacted primarily to: Modernise the flow of healthcare information. Stipulate howpersonally identifiable information(PII) maintained by the healthcare and health insurance industries should be protected from fraud and theft. Address limitations on healthcare insurance coverage, such as co...
Remember, the penalties for non-compliance with HIPAA can be severe, including reputational damages, civil penalties, and even criminal prosecution. All US Privacy Laws Want to read more about privacy laws in the USA? Start here:
HIPAA and the HITECH Act overview The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the regulations issued under HIPAA are a set of U.S. healthcare laws that establish requirements for the use, disclosure, and safeguarding of individually identifiable health information. ...
What is HIPAA-friendly hosting? TheHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA) was passed in 1996.The bill created regulations to ensure the confidentiality of patients’ protected health information (PHI). With HIPAA in place, healthcare organizations must adhere to strict rules regardin...
HIPAA and the HITECH Act overview The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the regulations issued under HIPAA are a set of U.S. healthcare laws that establish requirements for the use, disclosure, and safeguarding of individually identifiable health information. ...
security awareness training – is asking a lot of nurses, especially as they may also have to undergo Medicare training, FDA training, OSHA training, emergency preparedness training, discipline-specific training, and/or training on state and local laws that preempt HIPAA or other federal regulations...
This webinar provides an overview of core privacy requirements of HIPAA, the basics of which should be well-known and practiced by all health care practitioner