by Jillian Chubbuck | Sep 12, 2023 | Agents & Brokers, Agents and Brokers, Business Associates, Dental Providers, Employers, File Sharing, Medical & Dental Providers, Medical Providers, Privacy, Security
Who does this apply to? In the extensive world of rules and regulations related to HIPAA, it’s crucial to have a clear grasp of specific rules for both legal and ethical reasons. Section 45 CFR § 160.402 is often referred to as the “Common Agency...
by Jason Karn | Aug 30, 2023 | Agents & Brokers, Business Associates, Dental Providers, Employers, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Medical Providers, Privacy, Security, Uncategorized
What is AI? Artificial intelligence is the science of making machines that can learn, similar to the ways humans do. AI technology can process large amounts of data in ways that humans can’t. Machines and programs that incorporate AI in their design are able to...
by Jason Karn | Aug 16, 2023 | Agents & Brokers, Agents and Brokers, Business Associates, Dental Providers, Employers, Medical & Dental Providers, Medical Providers, Security
There are many scenarios in business and healthcare in which PHI is moved and shared. In the 1990s a lot of this happened over fax machines, over the phone and in person. In the modern landscape software and the internet are used to manage all data including protected...
by Jason Karn | Aug 2, 2023 | Agents & Brokers, Agents and Brokers, Uncategorized
In the world of healthcare, patient privacy and data confidentiality are of utmost importance. To ensure the protection of sensitive information related to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) patients, the US Department of Health and Human Services and The Substance Abuse...
by Jason Karn | Jul 12, 2023 | Business Associates, Medical & Dental Providers, Medical Providers, Privacy
Security is crucial for hospitals and doctors’ offices to protect sensitive patient information. In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of physical and network security. The Impact of Physical Security Imagine walking into a clean and...
by Jason Karn | Jun 28, 2023 | Audit, Blog, Breach, Complaints, Employers, General
So you’ve decided to go self-funded* for the employee health plan at your company. You may have been wondering if this means you’ll have to do something about “HIPAA”. If that didn’t cross your mind, hopefully you have a benefits manager or an insurance agent...
by Jillian Chubbuck | May 31, 2023 | Agents & Brokers, Agents and Brokers, Blog, Business Associates, Dental Providers, Employers, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Medical Providers, Privacy
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) has evolved over the years to adapt to advancements in healthcare and technology. The 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule expanded its scope, and now the HIPAA Privacy Rule is set to change again in 2023. This...
by Tessa Kroninger | May 17, 2023 | Agents & Brokers, Agents and Brokers, Blog, Breach, Business Associates, Dental Providers, Employers, Encryption, File Sharing, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Medical Providers, Privacy, Security
A HIPAA Prime client emailed and called us on a Tuesday afternoon to let us know that earlier that day their email had been hacked and a phishing email was sent out to over 1,000 contacts that included clients. The Total HIPAA Compliance Team immediately called...
by Tessa Kroninger | May 10, 2023 | Agents & Brokers, Agents and Brokers, Audit, Breach, Business Associates, Dental Providers, Employers, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Medical Providers, Privacy, Security
We received a call from a new client that came to us with a breach, and needed a comprehensive HIPAA Compliance Plan as quickly as possible in preparation for an HHS Audit. The Breach Years ago this client hired a very reputable Business Associate (BA) to store...
by Jason Karn | Apr 19, 2023 | Agents & Brokers, Agents and Brokers
Introduction: As a health insurance agent, understanding the complexities of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, is essential. One of the critical aspects of HIPAA is the Business Associate Agreement (BAA). What is included in a...
