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HIPAA Authorization

What Is a HIPAA Authorization Form and When It's Required

In 2023, a specialty medical practice in the Southeast received an OCR corrective action after routinely disclosing patient records to a life insurance company without

Carl B. Johnson · Jan 21, 2020

Protected Health Information

What Is HIPAA Protected Health Information (PHI)?

In 2023, OCR settled with a dental practice for $350,000 after the organization disclosed patient records to a third-party marketing firm without authorization — largely

Carl B. Johnson · Jan 21, 2020

HIPAA Authorization

What Is HIPAA Authorization? A Compliance Guide

In 2023, a specialty clinic in the Southeast agreed to a six-figure settlement with OCR after routinely disclosing patient records to a marketing firm — without

Carl B. Johnson · Jan 21, 2020

HIPAA Training

What Is HIPPA Training? The Correct Term and What It Requires

Every week, I see healthcare professionals searching for what is HIPPA training — and the first thing to address is the spelling. The law is actually

Carl B. Johnson · Jan 16, 2020

HIPAA Privacy Rule

What Is the HIPAA Privacy Rule? A Practical Guide

In 2023, OCR settled with a dental practice for $350,000 after it disclosed a patient's protected health information to a media outlet

Carl B. Johnson · Jan 16, 2020

HIPAA Violation

Who Do You Report a HIPAA Violation To? A Complete Guide

In 2023, a nurse at a mid-sized hospital noticed a coworker accessing patient records for a family member — a clear Privacy Rule violation under 45

Carl B. Johnson · Jan 16, 2020

HIPAA Compliance Insights

What Is a HIPAA Authorization Form and When It's Required

What Is HIPAA Protected Health Information (PHI)?

What Is HIPAA Authorization? A Compliance Guide

What Is HIPPA Training? The Correct Term and What It Requires

What Is the HIPAA Privacy Rule? A Practical Guide

Who Do You Report a HIPAA Violation To? A Complete Guide

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