The Ultimate Guide to Making a Company HIPAA Compliant
In today’s interconnected world, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount, especially in healthcare. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law designed to protect an individual’s Protected Health Information...
Building a Culture of Compliance
Culture takes shape in every type of organization, whether it’s a business or a sports team. This happens as certain behaviors become the norm, whether by design or by accident. Prosperous companies make deliberate choices about the qualities they want their...
Understanding the Common Agency Provision in HIPAA – aka “Basis for a Civil Money Penalty,” or 45 CFR § 160.402
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...