You probably come across the phrases PHI and ePHI frequently if you work for a company that is governed by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). But what are they actually, and do they differ from one another? And how do you specify what qualifies as PHI or ePHI? Although they seem simple, these …
Technical, physical, and administrative measures must be put in place by covered companies and business partners in accordance with the HIPAA Security Rule. HIPAA-covered companies and their business associates can ensure compliance and put themselves in line with security best practises by thoroughly comprehending the HIPAA Security Rule and all of its varied elements, which …
The detection of security issues in an organisation is facilitated by audit logs. As stated in the HIPAA privacy and Security Rule, system logs are a crucial component of HIPAA compliance. They are specified expressly in two distinct requirements and implied by others. The acts performed on computer systems such office PCs, electronic health record …
You should be very aware of HIPAA if you are a health organisation or work with other parties who are involved in the healthcare industry. Patient data presents particularly significant privacy and security challenges for businesses in the healthcare industry as well as for other parties working in the field. Patient data must be processed, …
The healthcare industry generates a vast amount of data. Personal health information (PHI) is one of such pieces of information, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act governs its use (HIPAA). HIPAA was originally created to allow people to transfer their health insurance coverage from one employer to another, but it quickly evolved into …
For HIPAA violation, you cannot directly sue anyone. Under federal law, there is no private cause of action (sometimes known as a “private right of action”) for violations of the HIPAA regulations. While it is illegal for medical professionals to disclose a patient’s health information without that person’s consent, federal law forbids bringing a claim …