American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

In today’s healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is more crucial than ever, especially for business associates. Importantly, HIPAA does not consider members of a covered entity’s workforce to be business associates.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

MARCH 28, 2024

While security cameras may not be feasible for the small practice due to cost, there is another consideration… HIPAA compliance. utilize security cameras following best practices to maintain HIPAA compliance. Hence, any security cameras must be installed following strict guidelines to ensure HIPAA compliance.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

JULY 25, 2024

Ensuring compliance with FTC guidelines and HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy is crucial. Data Privacy While not strictly limited to advertising, Nurse Practitioners must be aware of the FTC’s role in enforcing data privacy laws, particularly in how patient information is used in general advertising and social media marketing.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Notability, we’ll address HIPAA breaches and ransomware attacks in a separate article. In this episode, I’m talking about how you, as an individual in healthcare may be targeted by scammers to release your own personal information or to inadvertently give someone access to protected healthcare information.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. In this blog post, explore how American Medical Compliance offers the HIPAA compliance services every healthcare organization needs in 2024.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

AUGUST 17, 2023

Ensuring HIPAA Compliance : Beyond its crucial role in insurance billing, a corporate NPI plays a role in maintaining HIPAA compliance across diverse healthcare transactions, safeguarding practices from potential compliance blunders. This can facilitate access to industry-specific tools, discounts, or unique offerings.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 17, 2022

The Department took these actions against healthcare workers when they took place in medical practices that led to HIPAA violations. Half of the enforcement actions are from the HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, created by the HHS. HIPAA Violations in Dental Settings. Psychiatric HIPAA Violations. Retrieved from: [link].

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 14, 2024

The following HIPAA Compliance Training for Telehealth Providers educates telehealth providers on how to comply with HIPAA regulations. Furthermore, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance is crucial for telehealth providers to ensure confidentiality of sensitive health data.

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 15, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996. What are HIPAA Business Associates? Under HIPAA, business associates are required to comply with the same privacy and security requirements as covered entities. Penalties HIPAA imposes significant penalties for non-compliance.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 24, 2024

This post introduces our comprehensive cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance training designed for healthcare personnel. What you will learn: HIPAA regulations Covered entities Administrative areas Breaches The HITECH Act Details Course length: 30 minutes. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 13, 2024

The following Privacy and Confidentiality Essentials for Non-HIPAA Entities Training is designed to educate workers on the significance of protecting personal information in organizations not covered by HIPAA. At the federal level, several laws govern the protection of personal information.

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Symplr

MAY 3, 2022

Last year marked 25 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was established, and this year HIPAA may be undergoing changes related to patient access to protected health information (PHI). In a recent webinar , Lynne Rinehimer, Esq.,

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The HIPAA Regulations and Cybersecurity Training for Dental Healthcare Personnel course educates employees and management on how to be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA is a federal law that protects patient security in multiple different ways.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 4, 2023

Compliance with privacy regulations, such as HIPAA in the United States, is essential to protect sensitive user information. Compliance with privacy regulations, such as HIPAA in the United States, is essential to protect sensitive user information. Lawsuits Reinforce Importance of Health Care Websites being HIPAA Compliant.

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The Nursing Site

MAY 22, 2023

Social media is a great place to post about being proud to be a nurse, to list your accomplishments (being HIPAA compliant, of course) , and to encourage others to explore the career options nursing affords. Educate your own family and friends on what we do and how we make a difference everyday. THANK YOU FOR BEING A NURSE!

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the complaint, the niece said the nurse had violated her Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rights and also acted unprofessionally. He believes HIPAA applies to him only when caring for patients in a nurse-patient relationship. It’s also established at the federal level by HIPAA itself.

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The Nursing Site

DECEMBER 11, 2024

My vision is for you to make it about your professional experiences and memories, keeping HIPAA foremost in you mind so you don’t identify anyone, but you do capture those memorable moments with patients that remind you why you do what you do and reinforce the difference you make every day! The Daily Notes and Memories is a log style.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 11, 2024

These include but are not limited to the following: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA has strict guidelines regarding the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (PHI).

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

It requires careful structuring of financial relationships between physicians and healthcare entities. HIPAA Finally, HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law that sets standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information.

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Travel Nursing Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

But, at what point does “venting” or sharing become HIPAA violations? One of the most common social media HIPAA violations includes posting patient gossip. The HIPAA Privacy Rule prohibits the use of PHI on social media networks. However, if it isn’t used with caution, HIPAA violations can happen.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Buy Course Today The post HIPAA Training For Emergency Medical Services (EMS) appeared first on American Medical Compliance. Training materials can be accessed using any device. An online training course also enables you to receive training regardless of location for as long as you can access the net.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Here are the key areas of healthcare compliance. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) This compliance is crucial for safeguarding patient health information. Adhering to these HIPAA regulations protects patient data from breaches. It ensures its confidentiality and maintains security.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Use a secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding service for paper documents and hard drives containing patient files. Arrange for long-term storage or transfer of medical records and ensure compliance with all retention laws. When it’s time to dispose of records, ensure they are destroyed securely to protect patient confidentiality.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

MARCH 9, 2024

Whatever approach you choose, be sure you remain HIPAA-compliant and that your data is secure. While many software programs provide continuous backup, you still want to ensure that a routine, secure data backup is ongoing. Some prefer manual redundant backups, while others use secure backups to the cloud.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 8, 2023

However, with HIPAA and patient privacy concerns, some nurses may be disciplined for this if it isn’t done at appropriate times. Under HIPAA, facilities “must implement device and media controls as a part of their physical safeguards.”

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Law Enforcement Exception to HIPAA As a baseline, HIPAA-covered entities may disclose PHI to law enforcement with a patient’s signed HIPAA authorization. HIPAA regulations list several scenarios in which covered entities can provide PHI to law enforcement absent patient authorization.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

If you fail to get your business credentialed with the NPI-2, not only are you in violation of HIPAA, but you may also run the risk of not getting paid. The NPI-1 identifies you as an individual provider, whereas the NPI-2 is an organization identifier.

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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

For instance, an individual who unknowingly violates HIPAA will pay a $100 fine per violation with an annual maximum of $25,000 for those who repeat violation, according to the National Institutes of Health. When conducted effectively, these audits can help healthcare providers avoid costly penalties.

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Empowered Nurses

AUGUST 8, 2024

This was a blatant disclosure in violation of privacy laws and HIPAA. I’m not sure exactly when this happened and there is a little information about the event. Regardless, nurses on TikTok are outraged!

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

The HIPAA Privacy Rule The HIPAA Privacy Rule is a cornerstone of healthcare compliance. For healthcare professionals, understanding and adhering to the HIPAA Privacy Rule is essential to maintaining patient trust. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 1, 2024

Consult with an attorney to make sure you understand how to start a physical therapy business that adheres to HIPAA standards. 9 Also, you will need to prepare documents for your patients to fill out: medical histories, insurance forms, pain maps, HIPAA disclosures, etc.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 15, 2024

It sets strict standards and requirements for healthcare providers and organizations to protect patient privacy and the confidentiality of their medical records. When telemedicine is involved, adhering to HIPAA is crucial for maintaining patient trust and ensuring that sensitive health information remains private and secure.

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Symplr

MARCH 30, 2022

The Physician Self-Referral Law (aka Stark law). The Anti-Kickback Statute. Price transparency. These and many other regulations keep healthcare compliance teams on track toward compliance, safety, and continuing quality improvement.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2024

Still, many organizations are also integrating newer technologies, such as HIPAA-compliant messaging platforms, for instant communication between staff members. This includes having proper tools to communicate, especially around patient care. Traditional chart notes and whiteboards in rooms are not going anywhere.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 12, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a bulletin warning that certain website tracking technologies may violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HHS notes that tracking of protected health information on these websites must comply with HIPAA privacy rules. JD Supra (2022, December 6).

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) marked a significant milestone in healthcare. HIPAA required the Secretary of the U.S. Conversely, this approach allows for tailored privacy protections that address the unique needs and challenges of different sectors.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 28, 2023

We navigate the HIPAA laws…or try to, even through the angry phone calls. We care, and we believe, we give and we receive, we comfort and we pray, and we work as a team to heal. We are the eyes and ears of not only the physicians, but the families who cannot be there.

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