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What Is Protected Health Information Under HIPAA?
HIPAA Compliance

What Is Protected Health Information Under HIPAA?

Protected Health Information, or PHI, is a term that carries significant weight in the healthcare industry. It’s the kind of data that, if mishandled, can lead to privacy breaches and hefty fines. For those of us working in healthcare, understanding what constitutes PHI under HIPAA is crucial. This article will walk through what PHI is, how it fits into the broader framework of HIPAA, and why it matters to healthcare providers and patients alike.

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What Is Required for HIPAA Verification?
HIPAA Compliance

What Is Required for HIPAA Verification?

HIPAA verification is more than a buzzword for healthcare professionals; it's a crucial step in ensuring patient privacy. If you’re involved in handling Protected Health Information (PHI), understanding HIPAA requirements is essential. This article will walk you through what HIPAA verification entails and why it matters for compliance. We’ll cover everything from what makes an entity HIPAA-compliant to how you can verify the compliance of your own systems and partners. By the end, you'll have a clearer picture of what you need to do to keep your operations secure and your patients' data protected.

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What Is Required Under the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Provision?
HIPAA Compliance

What Is Required Under the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Provision?

HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, brought a lot of changes to the healthcare industry. One of its significant contributions is the Administrative Simplification provision. You might be wondering what this entails and how it affects healthcare providers. Let’s break it down and see how it aims to make healthcare administration less of a headache.

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