Are You a Covered Entity?

HIPAA defines a covered entity as one of the following: Healthcare…

Are You Aware of the Updated CMS Timeline for Meaningful Use?

Recent CMS modification allows more flexibility in certified…

Are Your Patients Involved In Medical Record Accuracy?

Under HIPAA Privacy Rules, every individual has the right to…

Theft Tops Data Breach Incidents IN 2014

The OCR reports 54 data breach incidents affecting more than…

Does A Patient Own Their Imaging?

The answer is no.  So who does? Healthcare providers and health…

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)…

HIPAA Enforcement Data

The OCR is responsible for enforcement of HIPAA Privacy and Security…

Use the Safer Guides to Assess Your EHR Safety

The Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience  (SAFER) Guides…

What is the timeline for your practice?

Running a practice requires adherence to a complicated timeline.  Below…

Who are your Business Associates?

Most practices are aware that the HIPAA Omnibus Rule requires…