Jan. 24, 2017
HIPAA Enforcement by the Office of Civil Rights
Just over 20 years ago, President Bill Clinton signed HIPAA into law. Over that period, the act has been honed...
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Nov. 03, 2020
#MovingtoCanada: Data privacy implications for U.S. start-ups considering a post-election move
It’s become an election season trope: Americans dissatisfied with the election results threatening to move to Canada — even causing...
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Do Healthcare Apps Need to be HIPAA Compliant?
Healthcare apps are a rising trend in the healthcare industry, from patient centered health record tracking apps, to on-demand coverage details...
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HIPAA Breach Notification Letter
Most HIPAA compliant businesses understand that they must notify HHS of any breach that affects more than 500 patients to the...
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How to Handle the Loss or Destruction of Medical Records
Whether it be a delete-happy IT admin, a theft, or a glitch in your system, lost patient records or lost...
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Is a Signed Business Associate Agreement Enough?
Many covered entities work with vendors, consultants, lawyers, data managers and more for subcontracted services that require the use of...
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New Enforcement: Ongoing HIPAA Audits
In September of 2015, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a new plan to strengthen HIPAA enforcement in response...
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Do I need to be HIPAA Compliant?
We frequently get this question from clients. The answer ultimately comes down to whether or not your business is a...
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