How to Fail a HIPAA Audit as an Employer
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 who you...Navigating New Horizons: 2023 HIPAA Rule Changes and PHI
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...
Protected Health Information (PHI): Everything You Need to Know about HIPAA and PHI
What is Protected Health Information (PHI)? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a 1996 federal law that regulates privacy standards in the healthcare sector. In the early 1990s, it became clear that computers and digital records would...