Extensive Noncompliance with HIPAA Right to Access
medRxiv, a health manuscript archiving company, conducted a study in which they sent 51 healthcare providers medical record requests. The purpose of the study was to determine if healthcare [...]
HIPAA Compliance for Non-Covered Entities
The HIPAA law subjects covered entities - defined as health plans, health providers, and healthcare clearinghouses - to its regulatory scheme. By definitions, non-covered entities are not subject [...]
Is OneDrive HIPAA Compliant?
The convenience of using cloud storage has caused many businesses to use the technology. In the healthcare industry, the ability to quickly access patient’s protected health information (PHI) from [...]
What is Required for Proper PHI(Protected Health Information) Disposal?
The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires that covered entities apply appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of protected health information (PHI). The required safeguards include: [...]
Doctor to Doctor Sharing of PHI Under HIPAA
Generally, doctor to doctor sharing of protected health information (PHI) is permitted under the HIPAA regulations. Read more about HIPAA sharing of information between providers. When [...]
Steps to Creating an Effective HIPAA Compliant Contingency Plan
Under the HIPAA Security Rule administrative safeguards requirement, covered entities and business associates must develop HIPAA compliant contingency plans. The two major objectives of a HIPAA [...]
HIPAA and Medical Record Copy Fees
Patients often request copies of their medical files. Traditionally, state law governed the subject of medical record copy fees. State laws typically permit providers to charge a per-page copy [...]
Proposed Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Law Reforms
In October of 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced proposed changes to modernize and clarify the regulations that interpret the Physician Self-Referral [...]
HIPAA Law on Advertising – Patient Testimonials
Patient testimonials are a staple of provider advertising. Solid testimonials can translate into new patients, and with that, increased profits for your practice. Before you can [...]
Content Requirements for a HIPAA Breach Notification
Under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, covered entities, following a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI), must provide notification of the breach to affected individuals. HIPAA [...]
