HIPAA One Summer Release 2020
HIPAA One is excited to announce the new features and updates for our Summer Release 2020. The updates added to the HIPAA One platform are designed to enhance the user experience through easier navigation, simplified workflows, and customized reporting. As an industry-leader for HIPAA compliance, our goal is to continually provide affordable solutions that simplify …
Being HIPAA Compliant in a Changing World of Health Care
The health care and HIPAA landscape has changed dramatically since the beginning of 2020. Learn about why it is more important than ever to be HIPAA compliant.
Telehealth and COVID-19, Protecting ePHI
The traditional means of patients seeking treatment (in-person) has been disrupted and has accelerated the need for hospitals and clinics to adopt telehealth technologies. As organizations adopt these new technologies, precautions and appropriate safeguards should be taken to ensure ePHI stays secure.
Business Associate Agreements (BAA) and Microsoft Office 365
Health and Human Services defines a Business Associate as, “any entity or person that is not directly employed by a provider, but who works with and on behalf of the provider and has access of the PHI of the provider’s patients.” Examples of Business Associates include: Accountants Attorneys Billing companies Coders Collection companies and their …
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Staying Alert: Coronavirus-themed phishing emails on the rise
COVID-19 phishing emails: The second virus you didn’t see coming As the Coronavirus spreads around the world, much of the workforce has been invited to work remotely for the next few weeks. It is important to uphold current security measures as well as implement new security measures to ensure the safety of your organization. Cyber …
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Coronavirus and HIPAA Compliance
During a public health emergency, it can be confusing to know what information can be shared about individuals who have contracted COVID-19 and those suspected of exposure. To help organizations navigate the complexities of sharing information, we want to walk through what disclosures are permitted. Before we jump in, it is important to note that …
Security and contingency planning in the shadow of COVID-19
We’ve received several inquiries from our colleagues in the health care industry related to the increased prevalence of remote work and contingency operations. Given these uncertain times, we wanted to share a few thoughts that might help as we proceed into some new and uncomfortable realities.
HIPAA Resources for COVID-19
With the recent Coronavirus outbreak, many healthcare professionals and business associates have questions about staying HIPAA compliant during a public health emergency. It can be confusing to know what information to trust. We have complied a list below of trusted sources for COVID-19 updates and HIPAA. COVID-19 Resources: CDC.gov/coronavirus WHO.int/emergencies/diseases HIPAA and COVID-19 Resources: 2019 …
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