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The Critical Role of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Officials
One data breach can cost millions—and destroy patient trust and an organization’s credibility overnight. In today’s healthcare environment, safeguarding sensitive information is not just a…
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Why HIPAA Training Is Important – and Required
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted to safeguard the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). For healthcare providers, business…
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2025 HIPAA Enforcement Trends So Far: What To Know
2025 HIPAA Enforcement Trends So Far: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
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Why Small Healthcare Providers Struggle with HIPAA Compliance
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was designed to protect patient privacy and safeguard sensitive health information. Yet, while compliance is mandatory for…
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Key Facts About HIPAA Compliance – Breach Reporting Requirements
Our series is designed to explain best practices about HIPAA compliance, HIPAA settlements, and the various requirements an organization must have in place under the…
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Enhancing HIPAA Security Awareness: Training Strategies
Guest Post by Andrew Tate
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OCR’s 2024 HIPAA Audits & Clarification on Breach Reporting
By Jay Hodes, President – Colington Consulting
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Fundamental Requirements for HIPAA Compliance
By Jay Hodes, President – Colington Consulting
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Self-Insured Group Health Plans and HIPAA Requirements
Some organizations are bringing their employee health plan options in house as a self-insured group health plan. Although, this conversion may not be right for…
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OCR Releases Guidance for Implementing the HIPAA Security Rule
On February 16, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released of the final version of Special Publication 800-66 Rev. 2, titled “Implementing…
