Handling Requests to Access PHI under HIPAA

HIPAA provides patients with fundamental rights to access, inspect, and obtain a copy of their health information for as long as the information is maintained by the healthcare provider regardless of the date created, format of the PHI or where the PHI originated. In responding to these requests, providers should be aware of the requirements under the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

Join us for the HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit on November 8, 2018 and earn CLE and CEUs!

First Healthcare Compliance is excited to co-host the HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit with Delaware Law School at the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on November 8, 2018

5 Common HIPAA Compliance Myths

View this infographic busting five common HIPAA misconceptions about business associates, medical records access, breaches and more!

Basics of GDPR Compliance in the Healthcare Setting

Grant Elliott, President, and CEO of Ostendio discusses the basics of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance for those in healthcare. Check out this Q and A session to learn more.

HIPAA: Handling Patient Requests for Medical Record Restriction

Healthcare compliance professionals frequently face confusing situations about sharing of protected health information (PHI). The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) supports the protection of privacy of medical records. However, even when a patient does not authorize sharing of his record there are permitted uses and disclosures such as for the purpose of treatment, payment or healthcare operations (TPO).

The 7 Steps to Address a HIPAA Complaint

If a patient voices a concern of privacy violation, do you know how to handle the complaint? View our infographic for the seven steps you need to take immediately to reduce…

Who are your Business Associates?

Business Associate Agreements are a key component to your compliance program and overall HIPAA compliance. But how do you know which vendors need to sign them? Check out our latest…

Ride-Sharing Companies are your new HIPAA Business Associates

Early this month Uber introduced the launch of Uber Health, a new service that allows healthcare organizations to provide transportation for their patients. Within days, Lyft and Allscripts announced a…

HIPAA Alert- Improper PHI Disclosure Leads to OCR Settlement

This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $100,000 settlement with Filefax, Inc., an out of business company that once…

Preventing a HIPAA Breach – Phishing Attacks and Access

Your organization’s security risk analysis and security awareness training are the best defense against nefarious cyber criminals. In reviewing breaches from 2017, cyberattacks with ransomware brought organizations to a standstill…

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