Tag: HIPAA Security Rule

HIPAA Security Rule Checklist for 2024

HIPAA Security Rule Checklist

The HIPAA Security Rule Checklist helps covered entities, business associates, and other organizations subject to HIPAA meet the requirements of the Security Standard for the Protection of Electronic  Health Information (preferably known as the HIPAA Security Act). Compliance with regulatory security standards will reduce the risk of HIPAA violations and data breaches due to human […]
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What is the HIPAA Security Rule?

The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to implement technical, physical, and administrative safeguards. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) required the HHS secretary to develop rules for safeguarding electronic protected health information (ePHI). Out of these requirements, HHS created the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HIPAA Security […]
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2021 HIPAA in Review

Break out your pen and paper because if you haven’t already started your list of new year’s resolutions, the past 12 months have given us plenty of ‘New Year, new me’ examples to take note of. From ratified legislation and appointed government officials to trending cyberthreat tactics (and binge-worthy Netflix series), there have been plenty […]
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Managing Telemedicine Risks During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As more US patients are diagnosed with COVID-19, a number of industry associations have recognized telemedicine—the practice of using technology to deliver healthcare remotely—as a viable means to give patients access to care and minimize exposure to the disease. Adoption of virtual care has increased as the pandemic has significantly imperiled the country and the […]
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