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Healthcare Privacy and the Evolving Role of Nurses

Daily Nurse

According to the HIPAA Journal , over 133 million healthcare records were exposed in data breaches in 2023, and many of these incidents started with simple, avoidable mistakes. These actions might seem minor, but they can pose a problem under privacy laws like HIPAA.

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How to Implement Behavioral Health Compliance Best Practices

Relias

To help you better manage your organization’s various compliance needs, let’s delve into what behavioral compliance entails and some best practices to keep in mind. Consider HIPAA as an example: violations classified as “unknown” may incur fines starting at $100 per infraction. million per year.

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HIPAA: What You Can and Can’t Disclose

Nurse Practitioners in Business

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has been around since 1996. Specific organizations and individuals, referred to as “Covered Entities,” are subject to the Privacy Rules and include healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearing houses, and business associates.

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Marketing Smart: Is Your Advertising FTC Compliant?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Time for a Reality Check… The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) was created in 1914 to prevent unfair competition and deceptive advertising practices that harm consumers. The commission is tasked with preventing fraud and unfair business practices and has issued many clarifications and rulings over the years.

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5 Strategies to Shield Your Practice Against Violence and Threats

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Let offenders and others know that you mean business and won’t put up with policy violations! #2 While security cameras may not be feasible for the small practice due to cost, there is another consideration… HIPAA compliance. utilize security cameras following best practices to maintain HIPAA compliance.

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Cybersecurity Tips for NPs: Staying Safe Online

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Invest in a business password manager for your office to accomplish this task. A business-level password manager provides additional controls over access to software and systems. Here is a comparison of business-level password managers from PCMagazine for your review.

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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

Let’s explore its significance, key regulations, challenges, and best practices. The Significance of FWA Compliance FWA includes activities that defraud healthcare programs, waste resources, or abuse the system. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into FWA compliance in healthcare.