Do you think you've got everything covered with HIPAA? The growing numbers of reported data breaches say otherwise. Let's start with the real reasons why dental professionals are confused by HIPAA.

HHS’ Office for Civil Rights recently released the details of round two of its HIPAA compliance audit program, and in this round, any covered entity and any business associate of a covered entity are ...

I’ve worked with healthcare organizations long enough to notice a pattern: Many treat HIPAA compliance as a finish line. Once they've checked off a few items, passed an audit or updated a document or ...

Of all the places where you should feel safe, the doctor’s office is one of the most important. When you walk into a healthcare facility, you may already feel vulnerable. Maybe you have an ...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With a past-due compliance deadline of September 23, many organizations are finding themselves scrambling to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. The Health Insurance ...

HIPAA compliance remains a struggle, especially around vendors and evolving rules Despite increased awareness, many organizations still face major hurdles when it comes to meeting HIPAA compliance ...

When an employee requests a reasonable accommodation for a health condition, it may be confusing for employers to parse out the various privacy protections embedded in the Health Insurance Portability ...

HIPAA violations don't always come from malicious attacks or headline-making data breaches. More often, they stem from everyday mistakes, like misdirected emails and vendors that aren't as secure as ...