Best Practices Archive
Protecting patient privacy and securing sensitive health information is paramount in the healthcare industry. As a HIPAA-covered entity (CE), it is crucial to have robust policies and procedures in …
HIPAA Business Associate Agreements (BAA) are legal contracts between HIPAA-covered entities (CEs) and their business associates (BAs) that outline the responsibilities and liabilities of both parties regarding the use, …
Ensuring HIPAA security compliance is a pressing concern for any organization that handles sensitive patient information. Developing an Incident Response Plan is an integral component of such compliance, as …
The HITECH Act is an essential piece of legislation that every healthcare organization needs to be aware of. Specifically, the Breach Notification Rule requires healthcare organizations to be prepared …
