HIPAA Regulations
What Are the Main Areas That HIPAA Regulates?
In 2023, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settled or imposed penalties in cases totaling over $4 million — many of which traced back to organizations
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HIPAA Components
What Are the Two Key Components of HIPAA?
In 2023, OCR settled with a dental practice for $350,000 after investigators found the organization had no written policies addressing either patient privacy or
HIPAA Privacy Rule
When Can You Use or Disclose PHI: A Compliance Guide
In 2023, OCR settled with a dental practice for $350,000 after the organization disclosed a patient's protected health information to a third-party
HIPAA History
Why Was HIPAA Enacted? The Real Regulatory History
In 1996, a patient could lose health insurance simply by changing jobs — and their most sensitive medical records could be shared between companies without their
Business Associate Agreement
Business Associate Agreement for Subcontractor: What's Required
In 2023, OCR settled with a business associate that failed to ensure its subcontractors had proper safeguards in place for protected health information. The penalty
Business Associate Agreement
Business Associate Agreement Subcontractor Rules Explained
In 2023, OCR settled with a business associate that failed to ensure its subcontractor had adequate safeguards for protected health information — resulting in a six-figure
HIPAA Law
HIPPAA Law: What You Need to Know About HIPAA
If you searched for "HIPPAA law" to get here, you're in good company. It's one of the most common