69-document package helps covered entities and business associates update privacy notices, procedures, forms, & ...

The use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems has revolutionized how healthcare is provided by allowing access to data and improving the coordination of care among medical professionals. But, the ...

HIPAA is often used as a shorthand for "no," but the law is a nuanced permissions framework, not a blanket prohibition. Explore why "HIPAA-compliant" software often enforces a caricature of the actual ...

The long-overdue final HIPAA omnibus rule was posted on the Federal Register public inspection desk Jan 17. The package of regulations will be officially posted on the Federal Register on Jan. 25. See ...

Purdue University is a Hybrid Entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Purdue’s primary purpose is education; however, Purdue does have departments and ...

Health Care Compliance Strategies Inc. (HCCS), Jericho, N.Y., is now offering three versions of an ongoing education program to “quickly and effectively train a large staff on complying with HIPAA ...

Understanding best practices for mobile device security in today’s healthcare environment can be challenge for many organizations. As mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones become more ...