Handbook: titled: HIPAA Requirements

HIPAA: What You Can and Can’t Disclose

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has been around since 1996. One of its primary directives is to protect the privacy and security of patients’ health information. Specific organizations and individuals, referred to as “Covered Entities,” are subject to the Privacy Rules and include healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearing houses, and business Read More

Billing, HIPAA, Insurance, Medicare
Small Practice HIPAA Violations with written policy, law book, and gavel

HIPAA Violations and Small Practices

Small practices are at risk for HIPAA violations. Here are the 5 most common types and their consequences. Are you prepared? HIPAA, aka the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, requires providers and healthcare organizations to protect patient health information. The official definition of HIPAA is: “The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is Read More

Compliance, HIPAA, Podcast
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You’ve Been Hacked!

Not what you want to see flashing across your screen! Unfortunately, online attacks on consumers and businesses seemingly have become the norm. We’ve gotten used to dealing with malware. We do our best to protect ourselves from viruses. But now, we’re forced to deal with ransomware? Where does it end and what will it be Read More

HIPAA, Online safety
HIPAA: Is Your Practice at Risk on NPBusiness.ORG

HIPAA: Is Your Practice At Risk?

We’ve all heard and read the news about HIPAA breaches at large organizations and even the government. But what about your small practice? Are you at risk? I’m sure you know where I’m going with this. Yes, even your single provider, ideal medical practice can be at risk for HIPAA violations. Don’t take insurance? You Read More

Compliance, HIPAA, Legal