Tag Archives: HIPAA

HIPAA Compliance and Video Security – What You Need to Know
Discover the essentials of HIPAA compliance and video security. Learn how to protect sensitive data and ensure privacy in this comprehensive guide.
Introduction
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on HIPAA Compliance and Video Security. In this article, we will explore … Read the rest

Why HIPAA Compliance Matters In Telehealth
While the world has dealt with the far reaching effects of COVID-19, the healthcare industry has had to deal with many unique challenges. The procedure to protect both patients and staff from possible exposure to virus’s is a tricky process, … Read the rest

The Tiers of HIPAA violations
If you violate HIPAA, you will be fined. The penalty fee is determined by how serious the violation is. However, most cases are solved with a technical guidance from the OCR or agreeing to change your policy and procedures to … Read the rest

The 18 Identifiers Of PHI Crossword Puzzle
In this crossword puzzle we will identify a few protected health Information (PHI) words. These words are key to protect ourselves and everyone else that are protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act (HIPAA).
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QUICK HIPAA FACT SHEET
This quick HIPAA fact sheet will point you in the right direction! Did you know HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was created in 1996? HIPAA is designed to maintain strict privacy over an individual’s health records.
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The 18 Identifiers Of PHI
In this article I will outline the 18 identifiers of Protected Health Information also known as PHI. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, known simply as HIPAA, PHI is any information (identifiers) about health care, health status, or … Read the rest

HIPAA For Business Associates
HIPAA defines business associates as a person or entity that provides services to a covered entity that involves the disclosure of PHI.
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was enacted in 1996 primarily to simplify … Read the rest

Is A Comcast Business Modem HIPAA Compliant?
I know the reason your here is to find out if a stand alone Comcast Business Modem can be used in a Medical Practice and pass the HIPAA compliance security check for protecting a healthcare network. Well, first there are … Read the rest

HIPAA Requirements For Passwords
Did you know, within the HIPAA security requirements there are guidelines for deploying and creating a passwords management policy, this would include: creating, changing and protecting passwords? These guidelines were established under the HIPAA Security Rule and within the HIPAA … Read the rest

Is OpenDNS Umbrella HIPAA Compliant?
So the question your asking Is OpenDNS Umbrella HIPAA Compliant? Surely OpenDNS Umbrella and its software client is questionable, right? Is this a breach of HIPAA Compliance?
Lets Review The Basics…
Lets go back to the basics, OpenDNS is a … Read the rest