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HIPAA Violations and Small Practices

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Small practices are at risk for HIPAA violations. HIPAA, aka the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, requires providers and healthcare organizations to protect patient health information. Your Turn What is your experience with HIPAA violations? Here are the 5 most common types and their consequences.

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HIPAA Compliance Training for Telehealth Providers

American Medical Compliance

The following HIPAA Compliance Training for Telehealth Providers educates telehealth providers on how to comply with HIPAA regulations. Furthermore, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance is crucial for telehealth providers to ensure confidentiality of sensitive health data.

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Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in 2024 with AMC’s Expertise 

American Medical Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. In this blog post, explore how American Medical Compliance offers the HIPAA compliance services every healthcare organization needs in 2024.

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Privacy Alert – Real Life Stories

Nurse Practitioners in Business

When we hear of another HIPAA incident, many think of a hospital data breach or a hacked healthcare network. Most of us don’t think about HIPAA violations in the context of small, private practices. But regular, non-HIPAA-compliant email is unsafe, and I politely said no! I realize you are well familiar with HIPAA.

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Cybersecurity and HIPAA Overview Training for Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

This post introduces our comprehensive cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance training designed for healthcare personnel. What you will learn: HIPAA regulations Covered entities Administrative areas Breaches The HITECH Act Details Course length: 30 minutes. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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Privacy and Confidentiality Essentials for Non-HIPAA Entities Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Privacy and Confidentiality Essentials for Non-HIPAA Entities Training is designed to educate workers on the significance of protecting personal information in organizations not covered by HIPAA. At the federal level, several laws govern the protection of personal information.

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HIPAA Business Associates Requirements and Regulations

American Medical Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996. What are HIPAA Business Associates? Under HIPAA, business associates are required to comply with the same privacy and security requirements as covered entities. Penalties HIPAA imposes significant penalties for non-compliance.

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