The Covered Components and individuals who work in any of the Covered Components listed on the HIPAA Compliance website, are affected by this policy. Purdue University is a Hybrid Entity under the ...

September 23, 2013 Compliance Deadline for New Requirements. On January 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) released the long-awaited omnibus final rule (Final Rule) ...

1. Sept. 23, 2013 compliance deadline for new requirements.On Jan. 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the long-awaited omnibus final rule pursuant to the Health ...

The OIG recently completed its review of CMS’s oversight with regard to HIPAA Security, and the result is alarming. OIG had some harsh words for CMS’s efforts, saying it has taken “limited actions,” ...

Over the past decade, cybersecurity breaches have skyrocketed, particularly in healthcare. The attack on Change Healthcare was a major wake-up call – prompting, among other reforms, the notice of ...

Doctors in a meeting (Getty Images) The Department of Health and Human Services is responding to a growing threat of cyberattacks against the healthcare industry. Healthcare was the most breached ...

The healthcare sector is quickly changing due to artificial intelligence. Already applied in predictive analytics and clinical documentation tools and in patient engagement platforms, diagnostic ...

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was introduced in 1996 to safeguard private health information and ensure continuity of coverage for individuals navigating employment ...

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The OIG recently completed its review of CMS’s oversight with regard to HIPAA Security, and the result is alarming. OIG had some harsh words for CMS’s efforts, saying it has taken “limited actions,” ...