Covered Entity
What Is a Covered Entity Under HIPAA? A Clear Guide
A few years ago, I got a call from the owner of a small billing company in Ohio. She was convinced HIPAA didn't
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HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA regulations, compliance requirements, and violation prevention
HIPAA Omnibus Rule
HIPAA Omnibus Rule: What It Changed and Why It Matters
In January 2013, HHS dropped the largest single regulatory update in HIPAA's history — and most organizations still haven't fully absorbed what
HIPAA Court Cases
HIPAA Court Cases: 7 Landmark Rulings You Must Know
A hospital executive stared at a $4.3 million settlement notice and realized the breach could have been prevented with a single encrypted laptop. That&
HIPAA Penalties
How Civil and Monetary Penalties for Violations Are Assessed
In February 2023, Banner Health agreed to pay $1.25 million to the Office for Civil Rights after a breach exposed the electronic protected health
HIPAA Privacy Form
HIPAA Privacy Form: What It Must Include in 2026
A woman walked into a dermatology clinic in Phoenix, checked in at the front desk, and was handed a clipboard with a single sheet of
HIPAA Training
Best Course for HIPAA: What Actually Works in 2026
A $4.3 Million Fine Started with a Training Gap In 2023, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center lost its final appeal on
HIPAA Basics
Abbreviation for HIPAA: What Each Letter Means
I was reviewing a compliance plan for a mid-size cardiology practice last year when I spotted something that stopped me cold. Their entire policy manual
HIPAA History
What Year Was HIPAA Signed Into Law? The Full Story
President Bill Clinton picked up a pen on August 21, 1996, and signed a law that would eventually touch every doctor's office, hospital,
HIPAA Identifiers
HIPAA Identifier Explained: The 18 Data Points That Matter
A Spreadsheet, a Social Security Number, and a $1.5 Million Settlement In 2018, Anthem Inc. paid $16 million to the Office for Civil Rights
Business Associate
Business Associate as Defined by HIPAA: What You Must Know
The $4.3 Million Mistake That Started With a Vendor Contract In 2016, Advocate Medical Group paid $5.55 million to settle HIPAA violations — and
Patient Identification
Describe 3 Ways You Can Identify a Patient Under HIPAA
A $50 Phone Call That Cost a Hospital Everything A front desk coordinator at a mid-size hospital in the Midwest picked up the phone. The
HIPAA Policy Template
HIPAA Policy Template: Why Copy-Paste Will Cost You
The Clinic That Had 47 Policies and Zero Compliance Last year I walked into a mid-sized orthopedic practice that proudly handed me a three-ring binder.