How to Prepare for a HIPAA Audit
Part of being HIPAA compliant is making sure that you’re ready at all times for the possibility of a HIPAA audit from the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or a State Attorney General. Being ready for a HIPAA audit is essential to protect sensitive protected health...
Repercussions of a Security Breach
Security breaches are something that few businesses address before they happen. And yet, most breaches could have been prevented with the proper technical safeguards in place. Today, we’re going to talk about the very real consequences which face your business if you...
HIPAA Enforcement: 2021 Predictions for Agents and Brokers
Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant, and regulatory expert, about HIPAA enforcement projections for agents and brokers in 2021. They spoke about HIPAA enforcement...
Understanding Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) for HIPAA Compliance
What is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is a legally binding contract between a Covered Entity (Healthcare provider, health insurance companies, company health plans, etc.) and a Business Associate (BA) (Third party...