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Can the Government Review PHI During a HIPAA Investigation?
When the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) investigates a potential privacy violation, healthcare providers often wonder about the rules regarding Protected Health…
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Helping Organizations Achieve HIPAA Compliance
Jay Hodes, President of Colington Consulting, was recently interviewed by Best Startup. Topics covered the inspiration behind the business, facing challenges, buying into the vision…
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Does HIPAA Require Employee Background Checks?
Does HIPAA require organizations to conduct background checks on employees that have access to protected health information? What Regulated Entities Must Know
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OCR Issues Quarterly Cybersecurity Newsletter
On March 17, the HHS Office for Civil Rights issued its quarterly cybersecurity newsletter. The big take away from the newsletter and the OCR mantra,…
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HIPAA Breach Deadlines for Under 500 Affected People
Quick Answer: For HIPAA breaches affecting fewer than 500 individuals, covered entities must notify the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
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Telehealth: Is Your Practice Adhering to the HIPAA Rules?
by Catherine Wanjau and Jay Hodes, President – Colington Consulting
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Why Organizations Must Conduct a HIPAA Risk Assessment
by Catherine Wanjau and Jay Hodes, President – Colington Consulting
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Understanding the Role of a HIPAA Business Associate
by Catherine Wanjau and Jay Hodes, President – Colington Consulting
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OCR Provides Ransomware Resources
On September 21, the HHS Office for Civil Rights pushed out through their Listserv, a list of information to ensure that “HIPAA regulated entities are…
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OCR Settles Multiple Complaints Regarding Patient Right of Access
by Jay Hodes – President, Colington Consulting
