HIPAA Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare HIPAAhas been one of the most crucial regulatory compliances in healthcare since its enactment in 1996. The regulation has significantly impacted how health information is managed and shared among different stakeholders in the healthcare industry. It aims at ...
Under HITECH, patients must be notified of unauthorized access to their data, and personal health information can only be shared via secure methods. GDPR The General Data Protection Regulation is one of the critical healthcare IT regulations that controls all issues data in the EU, and health ...
Many firms are attempting to develop an excellent compliance program in these times of higher regulation enforcement. Understanding what compliance entails and how it is defined is the first step for any organization. To acquire a better knowledge of health care compliance, organizations should explore...
regulationrevalidationOne of the key drivers of regulatory reform is minimising the risks associated with healthcare. In order to achieve this, there is a need for the regulatory bodies to have a clear understanding of what comprises risk in the professions under their remit. The current paper ...
and closer regulation is needed, as it is for the ‘cosmetic procedures industry’. In addition to the ethical dangers of uncontrolled use of experimental regeneration procedures, it points out that even effective, undamaging interventions ‘are likely to be available only through the private sector...
s effective date. Missouri initially banned gender-affirming care in April 2023 through an emergency regulation from state Attorney General Andrew Bailey that limited treatments for both minors and adults, the latter of which was believed to be afirst in the country. But Bailey...
The ability to manage the compliance with healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, is an essential component of the healthcare CIO skillset. The many roles of the healthcare CIO The role of healthcare CIO involves many responsibilities, which are constantly evolving. ...
Compliance and Regulation:The health care industry is highly regulated, and health care accountants are responsible for ensuring compliance with various government regulations and reporting requirements. They monitor changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and reimbursement policies to ensure that financial...
The PHI acronym stands for protected health information, also known as HIPAA data. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that PHI in healthcare must be safeguarded. As such healthcare organizations must be aware of what is considered PHI. ...
Historically, the regulation of health insurance—including HMOs—has fallen under state jurisdiction; however, since the passage of thePatient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)in 2010, federal laws have also played a significant role.9 However, the dominant role of state regulation in heal...