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 [...]
June 28, 2023 What are the HIPAA violation consequences? HIPAA violations can have significant consequences for both individuals and organizations found to be [...]
June 26, 2023 When Did HIPAA Become Law? HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, became law on August 21, 1996. It was signed [...]
June 25, 2023 Who Created HIPAA? HIPAA was created by the United States Congress. HIPAA emerged as a response to the need for comprehensive [...]
June 22, 2023 What constitutes a HIPAA violation? A HIPAA violation refers to any act or omission that contravenes the requirements and provisions outlined in [...]
June 16, 2023 What information can be shared without violating HIPAA? Hopefully, all those who work in the healthcare industry will be aware of their duties under HIPAA. [...]
June 12, 2023 What is the most serious consequence for intentionally breaching PHI security? Intentionally breaching PHI (protected health information) security can result in criminal penalties, which [...]
June 10, 2023 What is a key to success for HIPAA compliance? To ensure HIPAA compliance companies must maintain privacy and security within the organization. This [...]