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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is United States legislation that outlines data privacy and security provisions to safeguard medical information for persons covered by health insurance. However, the HIPAA privacy rules do not apply to everyone, as they are specific to covered entities. What is a covered entity under HIPAA? This article […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 primarily aims to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ medical information. Its three pillars also ensure the continuity of health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they change or lose their jobs. HIPAA regulations apply to various entities and bodies, as discussed […]
In today’s world, organizations seem to have access to critical information. As a result, there is an increased need for information security and cybersecurity. This concern has led to roles such as GRC analysts and compliance managers, especially in healthcare. However, what is the difference between a GRC analyst and a compliance manager? In this […]
In the age of information, an organization must find ways to ensure that its operations are safe and secure. There is no better way to achieve this than to use governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) as the pillars upon which to build its operations. GRC ensures security, resilience, and adherence to industry regulations. Over the […]
Text messaging is generally not compliant with HIPAA standards. There are several reasons why texting might be considered a violation of HIPAA guidelines. For instance, text messages typically involve sending unencrypted SMS messages, which is not a secure method for transmitting personal health information. Are you wondering whether text messages are HIPAA compliant? This blog […]
Reporting a HIPAA violation is necessary, but the approach varies based on several factors. For instance, the public follows different steps to report a HIPAA violation compared to the procedures used by members of a covered entity. This article will discuss how to report HIPAA violations, with an emphasis on understanding what exactly constitutes a […]
HIPAA authorization entails completing a form by a patient or a health plan member when a covered entity intends to disclose or use personal health information for purposes not allowed by the HIPAA Privacy Rule. If a covered entity fails to obtain HIPAA authorization and shares a patient’s personal health information, it will be considered […]
Cybersecurity challenges have continued to evolve, necessitating the creation of different critical roles to ensure that the systems and data of an organization are kept safe and secure. The cyber security analyst and the GRC analyst are two examples of such roles. Let’s find out the differences between these two roles and determine which one […]
Healthcare organizations understand the importance of protecting their patients’ information and understandably adhere to the Privacy Rule. Still, a HIPAA compliance audit seeks to examine how well these organizations follow the established regulations to ensure that patient information remains protected. If an audit process discovers an audit risk, a healthcare organization must take specific steps […]
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, firms are increasingly struggling with risk management, governance, and compliance (GRC). Businesses utilize organized techniques to address these issues, such as aligning their processes, people, and technologies to ensure that they can make excellent risk-based decisions. To address these specific issues, these groups employ GRC and third-party risk management (TPRM) […]