Gmail, Google Apps for Business HIPAA Business Associate Agreements
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of Act demands that all HIPAA covered businesses prevent unauthorized access to “Protected Health...
The Reality of HIPAA Violations and Enforcement
Who is ultimately responsible for enforcement of HIPAA and what types of penalties are levied when a covered entity or...
Five Steps to HIPAA Security Compliance
The health insurance portability and accountability act has set various guidelines, which should be adhered to by anyone who handles...
Don’t Overthink HIPAA Privacy Rules
Ever since HIPAA Privacy Rules became finalized law in 2003, many healthcare practices have been anxious and fearful of penalties...
Dentists: Don’t Forget HIPAA Compliance
Since the inception of HIPAA in 1996, its broad implications have affected all areas of health care including dentistry. And,...
EHR Incentive and Certification Criteria Final Rules Published in Federal Register
The EHR Incentive and Certification final rules were published in the Federal Register this morning, July 28, 2010. HIPAA.com provides...
OCR Reports 107 Breaches Affecting Over 4 Million Individuals (II)
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) regularly updates its Web site listing of breaches affecting 500 or more individuals. As...
Final Rules for EHR Incentives and Certification Criteria at OMB for Review
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received in early July for Executive Order (EO) 12866 Regulatory Planning and Review two...
Clock Running Down on Business Associate Compliance with HIPAA Security Rule Required by HITECH Act
Less than one month to go: Business Associates must comply with the HIPAA Security Rule no later than Wednesday, February...
HHS Publishes Proposed Rule for Electronic Health Record Incentive Program
HHS published today in the Federal Register: “Medicare and Medicaid Programs–Electronic Health Record Incentive Program; Proposed Rule.” 75 FR 1844-2011....