HIPAA Compliance

2023 HIPAA Compliance Checklist for Small Medical Practices

2023 HIPAA Compliance Checklist for Small Medical Practices

Enacted in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act aims to ensure that PHI is protected while providing patients with better access to their health data. Protected health information (PHI) is any information in the medical record or designated record set that can

Best Practices for HIPAA Compliant Email Communication

HIPAA Compliant

Today’s technologies have made physician-patient communication easier than ever before. Email communication is a reliable way for healthcare providers to connect with their patients, colleagues, and other offices. When using email to transmit protected health information (PHI), organizations need protect against breaches. The Health

Best 10 HIPAA-Compliant Telemedicine Platforms

HIPAA-Compliant

With the increased need for remote healthcare and digitized patient communication, the demand for telemedicine solutions has risen mainly during the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more hospitals are now providing telemedicine/telehealth solutions to digitize patient experience. Telemedicine platforms are used to provide health support

What Are The Requirements For Storing Physical HIPAA Documents?

HIPAA Documents

While the healthcare industry has increasingly transitioned to electronic health records (EHRs) and digital systems, many healthcare organizations still maintain a combination of paper and electronic records. Most healthcare providers partner with a medical transcription company to ensure that dictated physician reports are converted

HIPAA Confidentiality Regulations That Apply To Medical Transcription

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes the standard for protecting sensitive patient data or the confidential use of protected health information (PHI). “Covered entities” or “business associates” that handle PHI are required to be HIPAA-compliant. Covered entities refer to health plans,

Infographics