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Business Associate Agreements
Business Associate Agreements - What You Need To Know Business Associate Agreements (BAA) are critical documents for organizations that handle protected health information (PHI). Required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a BAA...
Cloud Computing and HIPAA
The Role of Cloud Computing in Healthcare Cloud computing provides scalable and cost-effective solutions for healthcare organizations, including data storage, telemedicine, and electronic health record (EHR) management. However, outsourcing data management to cloud...
Ransomware violation costs South Dakota doctor’s office $500,000 in fines.
After looking into a ransomware attack breach, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that it has reached a settlement with Plastic Surgery Associates of South Dakota in Sioux Falls for multiple...
HIPAA Email Security
HIPAA Compliance in Email Communication: What You Need to Know In the healthcare industry, protecting patient information is not just a courtesy but a legal requirement under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA regulations were...
What is a HIPAA Compliance Audit?
What is a HIPAA Compliance Audit? A Comprehensive Overview HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, is a fundamental piece of legislation designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals' medical information in the United...
Understanding Service Level Agreements
Understanding Service Level Agreements and Their Role in HIPAA Compliance In today’s interconnected healthcare environment, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) play a critical role in ensuring that third-party services meet the stringent requirements set by the Health...