Tag Archives: HIPAA/ HITECH

HIPAA – Ensuring Security of medical data through compliance

Posted on September 15, 2011 by thmswhite33

HIPAAHITECH Acts, it has now become mandatory for them to protect Patient healthcare information and show to the authorities that they have implemented policies and practices that are in conformity with the control requirements of the Regulations. The Department of … Continue reading →

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Addressing Vendor Related Security Threats Effectively

Posted on July 21, 2011 by thmswhite33

Business relationships are built on reliable and trustworthy collaborations. You cannot run a business without a support system. A business needs to expand and for this it becomes vital to liaise with third party vendors. Previously the pact between a … Continue reading →

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Assured and Safe Recovery with Healthcare Compliance Solutions

Posted on July 4, 2011 by thmswhite33

Driven by competition, business ethics has become a casualty… Most of these business practices are pursued with deceptive motives, and there is hardly any remorse for the impact that they have. . Patients share their confidential information with their healthcare … Continue reading →

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Steps to HIPPA Security Compliance

Posted on May 9, 2011 by thmswhite33

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) places a large regulatory burden on organizations that deal with certain types of health-related information. Meeting HIPAA security compliance requirements begins with a security management solution one that enables real-time … Continue reading →

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Another Smear added to the hall of shame

Posted on April 14, 2011 by thmswhite33

Every now and then medical negligence and non-compliance reports rears its ugly face causing traumatic repercussions that shakes the basic foundations of any establishment. This time it has resurfaced again. The victim is Health Net, a health insurance company that … Continue reading →

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Best Solutions to Support HIPAA and HITECH Regulations

Posted on March 11, 2011 by thmswhite33

The healthcare fraternity is faced with an increasing need for securing patient health care information with the adoption of information technology. They find themselves inadequately equipped in its security policies and practices to assure the authorities that the information is … Continue reading →

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