Practical articles on HIPAA rules, HITRUST certification, enforcement, and healthcare data protection.
Regulatory FrameworkPurpose of the Template Your audit logs don t prove compliance until someone reviews them. This template provides a structure to track, store, and analyze activity records required under 45 C.F.R. § 1
Regulatory FrameworkWhat Changed Federal HIPAA guidance has long required periodic risk assessments, leaving compliance teams guessing. This ambiguity is ending as states like Texas enforce stricter regulations. The Texa
Regulatory FrameworkFailing to conduct a proper and documented Risk Analysis is the top finding in HHS audits. This crucial requirement of the HIPAA Security Rule isn t just about firewalls or encryption. It s about prov
Regulatory FrameworkWhat changed: The 2013 HHS Omnibus Rule established a 50-year protection period for deceased individuals Protected Health Information (PHI), replacing the previous indefinite timeline. This change cre
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Regulatory FrameworkThe question divides compliance teams every time a new AI tool arrives in a department manager s inbox. One side argues you can t afford to wait for perfect vendor paperwork while your competitors aut
Regulatory FrameworkYou ve signed Business Associate Agreements with every vendor who touches Protected Health Information (PHI). Your contracts include all the required HIPAA language. You re covered, right? Not even cl
Regulatory FrameworkThe Challenge New Vision Dental faced a common issue: negative patient reviews that needed addressing. A team member responded publicly, revealing patients full names and details not mentioned by the
