HIPAA compliance and regulation
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that establishes national standards for safeguarding protected health information. Maintaining HIPAA compliance is essential to protecting patients and avoiding penalties and fines. Get the latest HIPAA news and learn strategies for compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare privacy and security regulations.
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08 Jul 2026
Sequoia Project encourages automated patient consent to boost health data sharing
Through detailed use cases and guidance, The Sequoia Project is laying the groundwork for automated consent rather than the fragmented, manual consent mechanisms that the industry relies on today. Continue Reading
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27 May 2026
GAO: VA takes steps to protect data, but other IT progress stalls
The GAO outlined the progress the VA has made toward securing PHI and its open priority recommendations, including those related to the ongoing EHR modernization project. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2017
How HIPAA Rules Apply with Law Enforcement Investigations
A recent case in Utah brought forth concerns in how HIPAA rules actually apply when it comes to law enforcement investigations. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2016
The Role of HIM Professionals in HIPAA Compliance
When it comes to HIPAA compliance, healthcare organizations’ HIM professionals must ensure that those on the privacy and security sides are able to work together. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2016
HIPAA Data Breaches: What Covered Entities Must Know
Covered entities and their business associates need to understand the basics of how HIPAA data breaches are determined, and what they can do to keep information secure. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2016
The Role of Nurses in HIPAA Compliance, Healthcare Security
Maintaining HIPAA compliance is essential for any healthcare provider, and nurses are key tools in protecting patients’ healthcare security. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2016
The Role of Risk Assessments in Healthcare
Healthcare risk assessments are not only required under HIPAA regulations, but can also be a key tool for organizations as they develop stronger data security measures. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2016
How Do HIPAA Rules, Patient Privacy Apply in Emergencies?
Healthcare organizations need to understand how HIPAA rules apply in emergency situations, ensuring that patient privacy is not unnecessarily compromised. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2016
HHS Reviews HIPAA Regulations for Workplace Wellness Programs
Employers must comply with HIPAA Regulations when collecting PHI for wellness programs as part of a health plan, HHS states. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2016
What are Top HIPAA Compliance Concerns, Obstacles?
Maintaining HIPAA compliance and the exposure of patient data following a breach and are among the top challenges for HealthITSecurity.com readers. Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2016
Understanding Physical Safeguards, Healthcare Data Security
Physical safeguards still present a great opportunity for healthcare organizations to ensure health data security. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2015
How Do HIPAA Regulations Affect Judicial Proceedings?
HIPAA regulations must still be followed throughout legal proceedings. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2014
HIPAA Best Practices: Acceptable Use Policies, Team Training
Creating Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) and then training your employees is essential for security at your healthcare organization. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2014
AHIMA Releases Information Governance Principles for Healthcare
AHIMA determined that there are eight core principles involving data privacy and security for healthcare organizations to consider. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2014
HIPAA Privacy Rule: Permitted PHI uses and disclosures
HealthITSecurity.com kicked off its HIPAA Privacy Rule series with a breakdown of permitted protected health information (PHI) uses and disclosures. Continue Reading