Provides information on the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Discussion of HIPAA nondiscrimination rules; HIPAA privacy rules; Actions taken by employers that administer their own plans to comply with the HIPAA privacy rules.EBSCO_bspPayroll Managers Report...
Hopefully after reading this article, “What is HIPAA?” is no longer a question for you. Understanding HIPAA regulations is most important for your business as their are many violations and penalties that can occur if you do not comply. Being HIPAA compliant is not only important for your bu...
The HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to organizations that are considered HIPAA-covered entities. It also requires covered entities that work with aHIPAA business associateto produce a contract that imposes specific safeguards on the PHI that the BA uses or discloses. What are HIPAA-covered entities? HIP...
The financial penalties are difficult for businesses to handle. But, as an individual, you could also face criminal charges for a HIPAA violation. If you know about adisclosure or breachofProtected Health Information(PHI), you could face misdemeanor or felony charges. These charges can carry a...
HIPAA, the HITECH Act and now changes under the Omnibus Rule require covered entities and business associates to report certain breaches. Not all security incidents are breaches, and not all breaches are reportable breaches. This webinar will explain the law in easy-to-understand terms to ...
One of the key aspects of HIPAA physical safeguards is restricting physical access to electronic systems where medical records are stored. Organizations must set policies and procedures that limit access to servers, computers, and other storage areas containing PHI. Under HIPAA, facility access controls...
What are covered entities under HIPAA? Any organization or individual that handles PHI regularly is categorized under HIPAA as a covered entity and must follow the regulation's security and privacy rules. Providers, insurers andhealthcare clearinghousesare considered covered entities. ...
There are two exceptions to this rule: For the particular purpose oftreating a patient with a substance abuse disorder, HIPAA permits disclosure of protected health information (PHI) without patient consent. PHI may also be used or disclosed without patient authorizationto lessen a threat of serious...
Exemptions include data regulated by the FCRA, state agencies, financial institutions under GLBA, and entities complying with HIPAA. Consumer rights under the ICDPA include confirmation of data processing, deletion rights, access to personal data, and the right to opt out of data sales. While ...
What Should I do if My Data is Stolen in a Data Breach? To protect yourself when if your data is exposed or stolen, there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself, your money and your personal information including: 1. Changing Your Password ...