HIPAA Compliance Guide: All Your Questions Answered
This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. We explain...
Managed Service Provider Helps with HIPAA Compliance
Jason Karn, Total HIPAA Chief Compliance Officer, spoke with Greg Manson, Direct of Security, Audit, and Compliance at Carolinas IT, about the process of hiring a Managed Service Provider (MSP). In their discussion, Greg provides a list of questions companies should...
Self-Funded vs. Fully-Insured Employee Benefits and HIPAA Compliance
Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss how fully-insured, self-funded, and hybrid employee benefits plans impact HIPAA compliance....
HIPAA, HITECH, and the OMNIBUS Rule: What Are They?
“HIPAA.” “HITECH.” “Omnibus Rule.” Are these words as commonplace in your organization as “insurance” or “deductible?” Maybe they should be. These three government laws are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to protecting electronic health information. They...