March 3, 2023 Why is PHI valuable to criminals? In an increasingly digitized world, personal health information (PHI) has become an enticing target for [...]
February 27, 2023 What are the legal ramifications of HIPAA violations? The legal ramifications of HIPAA violations can have far-reaching consequences for individuals and [...]
February 19, 2023 HIPAA Password Requirements HIPAA requires covered entities to implement robust password requirements, including minimum length, [...]
February 16, 2023 What is considered a HIPAA Violation? A paradigm-changing piece of legislation, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of [...]
February 14, 2023 Can you Email Patient Names Under HIPAA? It is not a HIPAA breach to email patient names per se, although patient names and other protected health [...]
February 11, 2023 HITECH was a portion of which bill? HITECH was a significant component of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) passed in 2009, and [...]
February 9, 2023 HIPAA Rules & E-Signatures There are currently no HIPAA Rules for e-signatures. However, this may soon change due to a proposed rule [...]
February 5, 2023 Why is HIPAA important to patients? HIPAA is important to patients because it is a vital pillar in safeguarding the privacy and security of [...]
February 5, 2023 What is Considered Protected Health Information? Protected Health Information (PHI) refers to any individually identifiable health information that is [...]
February 1, 2023 How do you file a HIPAA complaint? The process of filing a HIPAA complaint involves several important steps to ensure your concerns regarding [...]