August 10, 2023 When is a HIPAA authorization required? A HIPAA authorization is required when a covered entity or business associate intends to use or disclose an [...]
August 4, 2023 When can you break HIPAA? HIPAA sets strict guidelines for the protection of individuals’ protected health information (PHI). [...]
August 2, 2023 What does HIPAA cover? HIPAA covers a broad range of regulations and provisions aimed at safeguarding sensitive health information. [...]
July 23, 2023 When must an individual be notified of breach of their PHI? An individual must be notified of a breach of their Protected Health Information (PHI) without unreasonable [...]
July 14, 2023 When does state privacy law supersede HIPAA? State privacy laws can supersede HIPAA in certain circumstances when they provide greater protection for [...]
July 7, 2023 What does HIPAA stand for in medical terms? HIPAA is an acronym that stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a piece of [...]
July 2, 2023 How does HIPAA provide security? HIPAA provides security by establishing measures and regulations to protect the privacy and security of [...]
July 1, 2023 What are the breach notification rule requirements? The breach notification rule is an important factor of HIPAA. It sets specific requirements for covered [...]
July 1, 2023 Who would not be considered a covered entity under HIPAA? While HIPAA covers a wide range of entities involved in healthcare and health information, there are certain [...]
June 28, 2023 Who is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA security rule? The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) holds the responsibility for enforcing the HIPAA Security Rule, which [...]