Under HIPAA Privacy Rules, every individual has the right to request an amendment to their protected health information (PHI) if thought to contain inaccuracies. The healthcare provider or health plan…
Theft Tops Data Breach Incidents IN 2014
The OCR reports 54 data breach incidents affecting more than 500 people in first six months of 2014. About half are related to theft, most commonly involving laptops, desktop computers…
Does A Patient Own Their Imaging?
The answer is no. So who does? Healthcare providers and health plans are the owners of medical records. With respect to the imaging portion of the record, the facility creating…
What Would The Office Of Civil Rights Most Likely Find In a HIPAA/HITECH Audit?
Looking back at past audits by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is the best place to start. The OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule…
HIPAA Enforcement Data
The OCR is responsible for enforcement of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. These standards allow patients access to their medical record and control over uses and disclosures of their protected…
Use the Safer Guides to Assess Your EHR Safety
The Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience (SAFER) Guides developed by the The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology are a great tool to assess the safety…
What is the timeline for your practice?
Running a practice requires adherence to a complicated timeline. Below is a summary of important dates to add to your calendar. 2013 eRx PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT of -1.5% for Eligible Professionals…
Who are your Business Associates?
Most practices are aware that the HIPAA Omnibus Rule requires them to take necessary steps to prepare for the enforcement date of September 23. They realize the importance of having…
HIPAA Final Rule
The HIPAA Final Rule enforcement date is September 23, 2013. Is your Notice of Privacy Practices ready? The HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule was announced on January 17, 2013 and became…