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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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How to Ensure Dental Regulatory Compliance 

American Medical Compliance

These include but are not limited to the following: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA has strict guidelines regarding the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (PHI).

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HIPAA Training For Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

American Medical Compliance

With this medication administration training course, general guidelines are provided to those who administer or assist with the administration of medications. Assisted Living Staff Training What level of knowledge and skills does your staff in the assisted living facility have?

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The Telemedicine Tightrope: How to Keep Patients Safe and Satisfied 

American Medical Compliance

It sets strict standards and requirements for healthcare providers and organizations to protect patient privacy and the confidentiality of their medical records. When telemedicine is involved, adhering to HIPAA is crucial for maintaining patient trust and ensuring that sensitive health information remains private and secure.

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Impact of COVID-19 Privacy Policy Expiration

American Medical Compliance

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) granted enforcement discretion for certain aspects of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) during the public health emergency. Visit [link] for more information. Reference US Department of Health and Human Services (11 April 2023).

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Digitizing Compliance Management in Healthcare

Relias

For instance, according to The HIPAA Journal , the maximum penalty for HIPAA rule violations in 2024 is $2,067,813 per violation per calendar year. The cost of non-compliance in healthcare is high. Introducing the Relias Compliance Pro Suite Discover the Relias Compliance Pro Suite at your convenience with our on-demand webinar.

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Digital Do’s and Don’ts: Navigating Healthcare Compliance Successfully

American Medical Compliance

Unfortunately, all of these could lead to severe legal consequences, including HIPAA violations. Do: Educate yourself on HIPAA compliance Study the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines. These include potential data interception, unauthorized access, and man-in-the-middle attacks.

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