The Telemedicine Tightrope: How to Keep Patients Safe and Satisfied
In recent years, telemedicine has surged in popularity, offering a convenient and efficient way for patients to access healthcare services remotely. According to Statista, the telemedicine market is forecasted to grow significantly, from 50 billion U.S. dollars in global market value in 2019 to nearly 460 billion U.S. dollars by 2030. Especially in light of the […]
Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in 2024 with AMC’s Expertise
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, maintaining compliance with regulations is paramount. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. As we step into 2024, healthcare providers must stay abreast of the latest updates to remain compliant. In this blog post, explore how […]
Impact of COVID-19 Privacy Policy Expiration
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) granted enforcement discretion for certain aspects of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) during the public health emergency. However, a recent announcement by the OCR declares the expiration of HIPAA enforcement discretion related […]
A Patient Privacy Breach Leads to Settlement
A hospital security patient privacy breach has resulted in a hefty settlement of $240,000 under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The incident highlights the importance of safeguarding sensitive medical records and the potential consequences of unauthorized access by hospital staff. The Patient Privacy Breach and Its Consequences According to a press release […]
Lawsuits Support the Importance of HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare Websites
Patients filed lawsuits claiming that healthcare providers were giving inaccurate information through their websites. As the digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, it is becoming increasingly important to hold healthcare providers accountable for the accuracy of website information. Failing to do so can have a substantial impact on the well-being of consumers. Protecting User Well-being […]
HIPAA Business Associates Requirements and Regulations
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law in 1996. It establishes a set of national standards to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information. The law applies to covered entities. These include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, as well as their business associates. Business associates provide key services […]
Protecting Information from Cybersecurity Threats
Banner Health had to pay a $1.25 million settlement due to a cybersecurity breach that resulted from a hacking incident. As a result, almost 3 million people had their information exposed. This was a violation of HIPAA requirements based on the security rule. The purpose of the security rule is to protect consumers’ health information […]
Protected Health Information Disclosed by Website Technology
Certain website technologies may be at risk of sharing protected health information. The Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a bulletin warning that certain website tracking technologies may violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Tracking technologies include but are not limited to cookies, […]
Cybersecurity Threats to Health Systems
Cybersecurity threats against healthcare systems have increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the adoption of new health technologies. During 2020, cyberattacks against health systems increased by forty-seven percent. Adopting stronger security measures will be essential to protecting patient data moving forward. Causes of Increased Cybersecurity Threats Healthcare providers faced a number […]
HIPAA Rules: Privacy, Security and Breach Notification
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also know as HIPAA, is designed to protect patient security. HIPAA allows patients to access their own health information, but also keeps that information protected from outside sources. The HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach notification rules aim to provide security and privacy for all health information. Certain institutions […]
Cybersecurity – why its important
Cybersecurity threats and breaches cost businesses an estimated $3.5 billion last year. This is important to know because health organizations and hospitals are at an even higher risk. Email is one of the easiest ways hackers can gain entry into any secure information. Hackers are getting even more thrifty. They have found ways to make […]
HIPAA compliance and coronavirus
HIPAA compliance and patient records go hand in hand. The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a press release about the importance of patient confidentiality. This is due to the fact that 2019-nCoV has broken out in many countries. As a result, infectious disease can change the circumstances in which releasing patient information […]