A HIPAA-compliant phone service is one that adheres to all the rules and regulations of HIPAA, ensuring the privacy and security of PHI. Because the rules of HIPAA state that covered entities are able to explore and adopt new, innovative technologies that may improve patient care, it’s vita...
HIPAA Omnibus Rule:The HIPAA Omnibus Rule is an addendum to HIPAA regulation that was enacted in order to apply HIPAA to business associates, in addition to covered entities. The HIPAA Omnibus Rule mandates that business associates must be HIPAA compliant, and also outlines the rules surrounding B...
Proofpoint provides proven solutions to help organisations remain HIPAA compliant and effectively protect their patient's PHI. Through automated protection in maintaining HIPAA compliance to advanced security solutions to prevent insider and external threats, Proofpoint delivers world-class capabilities for cove...
Who needs to be HIPAA compliant and why? HIPAA defines two types of organizations that are required to comply with its requirements: Covered Entities: HIPAA defines “covered entities” as healthcare organizations and their employees that have access to PHI. This includes doctors, nurses, and ...
health care organizations compliant. Reason for the variations in the cost of getting compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules; Disadvantage of cost cutting; Discussion on how to budget for HIPAA.Bowers...
One final technical safeguard is network, or transmission security that ensures HIPAA compliant hosts protect against unauthorized access to ePHI. This safeguard addresses all methods of data transmission, including email, internet, or private networks, such as a private cloud. To help ensure HIPAA ...
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...
All HIPAA compliant storage should be assessed for any risks on a regular basis. Here is how you move forward: Assess risks to the data, potential results of related attacks, and how likely they are to occur. Set up security protections against the risks discovered. ...
The Relay Feed, a HIPAA compliant mobile communication channel, leverages text messaging to a secure, browser-based scrolling feed for patient and member engagement. Relay partners with leading healthcare payers and providers to drive important member and patient actions that impact cost of care, cos...
By sending payment request forms to patients through HIPAA-compliant email, you make it easier for patients to pay their bills. You also reduce your administrative workload. Using these forms in conjunction with common payment processors, like PayPal, Stripe, or Square, makes for a powerful combi...