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What is Protected Health Information

WEBResearch and Public Health: PHI is a valuable resource for medical research. Under specific conditions, researchers use PHI to study diseases, develop new …

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Free HIPAA Training by The HIPAA Coach

WEBFree HIPAA Training. The provision of HIPAA training is a requirement for all organizations subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); but, although …

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What Does PHI Stand For

WEBPHI stands for Protected Health Information, which refers to any individually identifiable health information that is created, received, maintained, or transmitted by a …

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What is Considered PHI under HIPAA

WEBIt includes all health information that can be linked to a person, which under HIPAA means protected health information that has one or more of the stated 18 …

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Why is HIPAA Important to Patients

WEBDecember 19, 2023 by Daniel Lopez. HIPAA is important to patients because it safeguards their sensitive health information, ensuring confidentiality, privacy, and security in …

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What is Considered PHI under HIPAA

WEBProtected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) includes individually identifiable health information transmitted or maintained in any form or …

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Who is Covered by HIPAA

WEBHIPAA covers protected health information (PHI) held or transmitted by covered entities, including healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare …

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Why is HIPAA Important

WEBHIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is important because it establishes national standards to safeguard sensitive patient health …

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What Information can be Shared Without Violating HIPAA

WEBNon-identifiable and de-identified health information can be shared without violating HIPAA, as long as all personally identifiable information is removed, and the …

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Is Telling a Story about a Patient a HIPAA Violation

WEBDecember 31, 2023 by Daniel Lopez. Yes, telling a story about a patient that includes identifiable information, even if the patient’s name is not disclosed, can potentially …

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What is a HIPAA Violation in a Workplace

WEBA HIPAA violation in the workplace occurs when there is unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) by individuals or entities …

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Who is Responsible for Implementing and Monitoring the HIPAA

WEBThe responsibility for implementing and monitoring the HIPAA regulations primarily falls on covered entities, including healthcare providers, health plans, and …

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Is Google Meet HIPAA Compliant

WEBA BAA is a legally binding contract that outlines the responsibilities of both parties in safeguarding protected health information (PHI). By entering into a BAA with …

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Examples of HIPAA Violations by Nurses

WEBExamples of Potential HIPAA Violations by Nurses. Sharing login credentials to access patient records without proper authorization. Leaving patient records open and …

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Patient Sues Eskenazi Health Over Ransomware Attack

WEBDecember 7, 2021 by Elizabeth Hernandez. The protected health information (PHI) of an Eskenazi Health patient was stolen in a ransomware attack last August 2021. The …

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Why was HIPAA Created

WEBDecember 17, 2020 by Daniel Lopez. HIPAA was created in 1996 to address the increased concerns regarding the portability of health insurance coverage, protect the privacy and …

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Who Enforces HIPAA

WEBWho Enforces HIPAA? September 19, 2019 by Daniel Lopez. HIPAA Rules are mainly enforced by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil …

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Data Breaches Reported by DC Health Link, Community Health …

WEBDC Health Link Data Breach and Theft of PII of Lawmakers and Capitol Hill Staff. A cyberattack on the medical insurance marketplace, DC Health Link, resulted in …

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PHI Exposed Due to Centura Health Email Compromise and …

WEBCentura Health, a health system established in Centennial, CO, sent notifications to 7,515 patients concerning the potential compromise of their PHI because …

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Medtronic, Edward-Elmhurst Health and UnitedHealthcare Services

WEBThe lawsuit filed against Edward-Elmhurst Health – Arnold Stein and Diane Miller V. Edward-Elmhurst Health in Cook County Circuit Court claims the violation of …

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