HIPAA

It's a good time for medical practices to review their de-identification methods to avoid a potential HIPAA violation under recently released rules.

The feeling of innovation that comes from using an EHR can also be matched by the fear that a HIPAA violation is more likely to occur.

If your medical practice has contracts or affiliations with the military, you need to be aware of additional privacy regulations.

The HIPAA final rule, released Jan. 17, 2013, includes new guidance regarding the transfer of medical records.

The latest clarifications and revisions to HIPAA require some careful reading by physicians. A little help from a professional might help too.

Are you craving national attention? Just put patient data on a laptop, as that seems to be the early trend in 2013 to becoming a HIPAA headline.

Defense attorney Sarah Wirskye explains obstruction of justice in healthcare lawsuits and how to prevent it from occurring, even accidentally.

A look at some of the specific changes included in the HIPAA omnibus final rule that will impact your medical practice.

Copiers, scanners, and faxes are essential to medical offices, but they also present hidden HIPAA dangers.

Here's a primer on The False Claims Act, why medical practices should know all about this federal statute, and how to avoid violations.

Providers across the country are questioning what should be done if they believe a patient poses a threat to others. Here’s some guidance.

HIPAA may protect patient information, but it has come at the cost of direct patient care.

A new year is the perfect time to be proactive and ensure your medical practice is compliance with all the regulations it faces.

Here are five legal issues private practices should be sure to follow in the new year to avoid potential pitfalls.

It is 2013, but non-compliance with HIPAA remains an issue in the healthcare industry. Here are four tips to get your practice on track and in line.

Here's guidance on how to avoid violating HIPAA when it comes to de-identification of protected health information.

From increasing HIPAA training among staff to stepping up billing compliance efforts, here are key action steps to consider making in the New Year.

From cloud-based computing to patient portals, here’s what, technology-wise, made a big bang in physician practices nationwide.

While the current focus on health IT tends to be on features or capabilities, it's time to take a look at the higher purposes of these devices and software.

While many practices have a compliance plan, most sit on a shelf gathering dust. Take it down, dust it off, and read it. Unenforced, it could be your worst enemy.

Compliance with HIPAA is a day-to-day reality and not merely an academic exercise. Here are some ways to prepare should a breach occur at your medical practice.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, healthcare experts discuss preparing for the future.

Neurosurgeon Ben Carson says there is no question health IT is extremely useful in saving healthcare dollars and is a major contributor of industry change today.

Here's a breakdown of the federal government's HIPAA audit procedures and how your office can be prepared.

Imagine a way to reduce denied claims, have accurate patient information, and speed up the paperwork process. It exists, so why isn't it in your medical practice?