Tag Archives: Compliance
Does A Office Printer Have To Be HIPAA Compliant?
Ensuring that your office printer is HIPAA compliant isn’t only important for the security of your patients but it’s also the law. That being said, all printer technology must be secured and maintained according to the standards outlined in HIPAA. Types of print technology defined: Print technology is defined as printers, copiers, multifunction printers,…
What Is A Data Breach?
A data breach is a security incident in which information is accessed without authorization. Data breaches can hurt businesses and consumers in a variety of ways. They are a costly expense that can damage lives and reputations and take time to repair. Personally identifiable information — such as full names, credit card numbers, and Social…
Amazon Alexa has some new HIPAA enabled Skills
Amazon Alexa has some new HIPAA Compliant enabled Skills Kit. Covered Entities and their Business Associates, subject to the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), to build Alexa skills that transmit and receive protected health information as part of an invite-only program. There are six new Alexa healthcare skills from industry-leading…
HIPAA Violation Examples And Fines
Not keeping up with HIPAA regulations can be quite costly for any physician’s office or entity that needs to adhere to compliance. HIPAA Violation fines range from $100 to over $4 Million. Staying compliant is not an easy task, regulations are always changing and you are required be up to date about every change. I…
What is HIPAA used for?
Most of us already know the basic of HIPAA and what the acronym is which is; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and it was passed by Congress in 1996. Now we can move onto the real question which is, what is HIPAA used for? Provides the ability to transfer and continue health insurance coverage…
HIPAA Compliance Checklist
Are you looking for a HIPAA Compliance Checklist to self-evaluate your practice or organization? I have created an easy to read document that does just that. This HIPAA Compliance Checklist was built upon a previous post called: HIPAA Compliance Program Tips which spoke about The Seven Fundamental Elements of an Effective Compliance Program Implementing written…
HIPAA COMPLIANCE PROGRAM TIPS
Here are the Fundamental and Practical Tips for achieving HIPAA compliance with your organization. The Seven Fundamental Elements of an Effective Compliance Program Implementing written policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Designating a compliance officer and compliance committee. Conducting effective training and education. Developing effective lines of communication. Conducting internal monitoring and auditing. Enforcing standards…
Is Microsoft OneDrive HIPAA Compliant?
Are you looking to find out if OneDrive is a HIPAA compliant cloud storage solution? We reviewed the Microsoft Trust Center and found a page called HIPAA and the HITECH Act. Within the document Microsoft states the following: “Currently there is no official certification for HIPAA or HITECH Act compliance. However, those Microsoft services covered under the BAA…
Best Practice Checklist For Business Continuity
No one can predict the future; however, you can be ready with a sound business continuity plan. The business continuity checklist is the first step in the BCP process. The checklist is not an exhaustive list, it is a simple tool that can be used to ensure that the basic BCP process has been initiated and the…
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