It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. High on the regulatory watch list for the healthcare sector is ...

Although the passing of HIPAA and its privacy and security rules for patient health information occurred over a decade ago, the HITECH Act passed in 2009 strengthens some of the already existing rules ...

March 31, 2003 (Washington) — Many physicians and medical groups continue to resist the upcoming federal rules that mandate new protections of patients' health information and electronic transaction ...

Understanding best practices for mobile device security in today’s healthcare environment can be challenge for many organizations. As mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones become more ...

September 23, 2013 Compliance Deadline for New Requirements. On January 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) released the long-awaited omnibus final rule (Final Rule) ...

The use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems has revolutionized how healthcare is provided by allowing access to data and improving the coordination of care among medical professionals. But, the ...

As a business owner, you must observe the HIPAA compliance regulations. Otherwise, you may end up paying hefty fines that can reach up to USD$250,000, with the sum of money you’re expected to pay ...

With federal enforcement intensifying and new compliance expectations on the horizon, physicians may face higher legal and financial exposure in 2026, according to a report from The post highlighted ...

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), approximately 70% of organizations are not HIPAA compliant. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known ...