OCR recently announced the end of its PHE enforcement discretion, which means that Covered Entities and their service providers who qualify as business associates under HIPAA (Business Associates) must bring any ongoing services into compliance.
HIPAA isn’t just a best practice it’s an important law with serious consequences for violations. Security breaches involving HIPAA can come with significant financial and regulatory effects, as well as damage to the firm’s reputation.
By following a checklist of considerations to ensure vendors are up to par with regulations and industry standards, you will be protected against any potential future liabilities and ensure that your Personal Health Information is protected.
The health care landscape is ever-changing, shaped by current pandemic and ongoing changes to laws and regulations. We recently held a Health Care Breakfast and Learn to give insight into current trends and legal and regulatory issues on both state and federal levels affecting health care industry.
Patients expect their healthcare providers to meet compliance regulations and keep their valuable information safe. Though, if you are HIPAA compliant, it doesn’t necessarily mean your data is secure. This article discusses the details of proper email security when it comes to HIPAA compliance.