HIPAA violations can result in severe consequences and penalties, including civil fines ranging from $100 to $50,000 per violation, criminal penalties leading to imprisonment of up to ten years for willful neglect, reputational damage, loss […]
For professionals in healthcare, adding HIPAA certification to their resume not only demonstrates compliance but also underlines their commitment to upholding the highest standards of privacy and professionalism. Integrating your HIPAA certification into your CV […]
The HITECH Act was enacted to promote the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs) in the healthcare industry, improve the security and privacy of health information, enhance healthcare quality, and stimulate the […]
HIPAA penalties for improper disposal of records can result in fines, ranging from $100 to $50,000 per violation depending on the level of negligence, up to an annual maximum of $1.5 million for each category […]
The HIPAA law impacts business associates by holding them directly accountable for safeguarding PHI they handle on behalf of covered entities, requiring them to sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with covered entities outlining their […]
PHI stands for Protected Health Information, which refers to any individually identifiable health information that is collected, created, or transmitted in relation to healthcare services and is protected by privacy and security regulations. PHI is […]
In the event of a healthcare data breach leading to a potential violation of the HIPAA, it is necessary for the covered entity or business associate involved to promptly assess the breach’s extent and nature, […]
Good Samaritan Hospital Resolves Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit Good Samaritan Hospital located in San Jose, CA, has decided to resolve a class action lawsuit that was submitted because of a data breach that compromised […]
A breach of HIPAA compliance occurs when there is an unauthorized acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of PHI that compromises the security or privacy of an individual’s health data, whether intentional or unintentional and violates […]
The HIPAA law guidelines for patient rights in mental health include the right to access and request amendments to their mental health records, the right to obtain a written notice of privacy practices, the right […]
To report HIPAA violations effectively, gather all relevant information about the incident, including the date, time, location, people involved, and nature of the violation, ensure that the organization is compliant with any internal reporting procedures, […]
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