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Safeguarding Patient Data For Health And Wellness …

WEBData collected via wearables can help policymakers spot trends in public health and suggest changes to law and spending based on objective data. Some local governments already use wearable devices …

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HIPAA Series #1: Compliance for Healthcare Providers

WEBThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a public law enacted to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the U.S. healthcare system. In particular, it focuses on protecting patients’ privacy by limiting how entities can use their healthcare and personal information. This patient’s healthcare record

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Employee Mental Health: The New WHO Guidelines

WEBMental Health Action Plan. The WHO’s Action Plan (2013-2020) is a comprehensive blueprint designed to strengthen global responses and deeply review the issues in work activities. It establishes key objectives …

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HIPAA Series #3: HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules

WEBOne such important legislation is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). It is a federal law enacted to safeguard patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI). In particular, HIPAA establishes strict rules and guidelines for entities that handle, store, and share health information.

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Workspace & Health Career Advice

WEBLearn how changing workplace setup or habits can help promote and maintain your physical and mental health.

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HIPAA Series #5: Reporting and Mitigating Breaches Under HIPAA

WEBThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that protects sensitive patient data from unauthorized access or disclosure. It focuses on the security and privacy of Protected Health Information (PHI), which includes 18 identifiers that can tie a healthcare record to a specific patient.

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HIPAA Series #4: Ensuring Privacy and Security in Virtual Care

WEBOn the flip side, it opens up privacy and security considerations as all communications happen through the Internet. It also raises questions about how a patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI) is accessed and used. HIPAA lays down guidelines for virtual care to allay these fears and encourage telehealth facilities.

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HIPAA Series #8: The Importance of HIPAA Audits

WEBHIPAA audits ensure you meet the HIPAA regulations related to preserving the security and privacy of Protected Health Information (PHI). These audits reduce the chances of non-compliance and the resulting fines. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, OCR has settled cases worth $142,663,772. You can …

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RegTech’s hidden opportunity: Healthcare RegTech

WEBThe Healthcare Situation. And then there is, of course, Healthcare: already before the Coronavirus hospitals were overstretched in terms of the pure administration of regulatory compliance: A report by …

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Reduce Healthcare Burnout With Compliance

WEBDifferent healthcare workers all experience high levels of burnout. One study identified that 47.3% of physicians, 56% of nurses, 54.1% of clinical, and 45.6% of non-clinical staff surveyed have reported experiencing burnout. Unfortunately, this can influence a provider’s mental health, create several challenges, and cause the quality of care they …

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Health And Safety At Work: What You Need To Know

WEBThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) plays a pivotal role in enforcing health and safety legislation in your workplace, ensuring that you and your colleagues are protected from potential risks.This regulatory body provides guidelines, conducts inspections, and takes enforcement action to ensure workplaces are compliant with …

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The Impact of COVID-19 on HIPAA Compliance Laws

WEBIn this post, we will focus on how COVID-19 has been affecting patient privacy and HIPAA compliance regulations as well as the flexibility provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to the pandemic. HIPAA and COVID-19. HIPAA is a set of standards meant to secure sensitive patient health …

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RegTech Transforming The Healthcare Industry

WEBSince its emergence on the scene, we have seen Regtech transform the fintech industry and even begin to feature in the booming mortgage industry. However, there is a key industry that has been overlooked in its influence until now - healthcare. In a post-pandemic landscape, the healthcare industry will experience new trends and…

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HIPAA Series #7: The Role of Business Associates Under HIPAA

WEBThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal legislation that lays down the role of each entity involved in protecting the security and privacy of patient data. In particular, HIPAA’s rules apply to healthcare providers, HMOs, and healthcare plans, known as covered entities.

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Compliance checklist for HIPAA and EMR that will help you stay on …

WEBPatients’ data breaches happen often. According to Health IT Security, healthcare had 79% of all reported breaches in 2020 and the number of attacks against healthcare providers grew by 45% in January 2021.Such incidents lead to costly lawsuits and ruin patients’ lives. Not to mention the huge setbacks they mean for the organization.

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EHS Audit Software Buyer's Guide

WEBEnvironmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) audit is a mandatory regulation that ensures a safe and healthy workplace. It also helps identify potential issues and hazards that organizations can fix before they become a disaster for employees and the environment. Below is the best EHS audit software:

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How to Make Your Email HIPAA Compliant

WEBSince the health records contain the patient’s name, this HIPAA rule extends to PHI and other patient data by default. Due to this restriction, send emails only when needed. HIPAA-Compliant Servers. You can make sure that emails reside in a HIPAA-compliant server that takes the necessary precautions to safeguard the PHI data. Again, …

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How To Create Compliance Goals For Your Business

WEBHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996: Requires that electronic health records systems protect the confidentiality of patient medical information; Compliance goals are more challenging to develop, but organizations take these measures to attain performance-based standards and regulatory outcomes. …

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What Does Legal And Regulatory Compliance Mean

WEBAccording to Wikipedia, regulatory compliance describes the goal businesses aim for in achieving compliance. It refers to all the steps a company takes to comply with laws and regulations. Many companies are automating compliance controls to avoid duplicate work. Also, to handle the increasing number of regulations.

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HIPAA Compliance IT Checklist

WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reported that in 2023 alone more than 540 organizations have breached HIPAA compliance, impacting 112+ million individuals. 77% of these violations were caused by cybersecurity breaches, with hacking, unauthorized access, and theft being the top three reasons.Besides …

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5 Practical Ways to Keep Up with Regulatory Changes

WEB1. Stay Informed – One of the Most Important Practical Strategies to Keep Up with Regulatory Changes. Regulatory changes are dynamic. They evolve and change daily. In that case, any firm needs to change and evolve with it. In some instances, it becomes challenging for firms to stay informed all the time.

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