A HIPAA-regulated entity may not use or disclose a patient’s protected health information unless the patient agrees in advance by signing a valid HIPAA authorization. Review how it works here. thehipaaetool.com/understanding-…

When the shutdown ends, hopefully soon, remember that HIPAA enforcement remains a priority under the direction of Paula Stannard, the Director of the Office for Civil Rights at HHS. thehipaaetool.com/hipaa-under-tr…

The top five HIPAA violations still plague quality healthcare organizations. thehipaaetool.com/the-top-5-hipa…

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Stay on high alert for holiday cyber risks this month. thehipaaetool.com/holiday-cyber-…

HIPAA enforcement continues. HHS slams Concentra for failing to provide timely access to medical records. hhs.gov/sites/default/…

Yes, HIPAA still matters. But it evolves, so review, update, and strengthen your compliance to reduce your exposure to enforcement and lawsuits. thehipaaetool.com/whats-ahead-fo…

AI in healthcare holds promise, but guardrails are needed to protect privacy, safety, and data integrity. thehipaaetool.com/ai-in-healthca…

Ransomware class action lawsuit settlements show how expensive HIPAA noncompliance can be. thehipaaetool.com/mclaren-capita…

HIPAA is now more closely aligned with Part 2 rules concerning substance use disorder treatment. Enforcement starts immediately. thehipaaetool.com/part-2-and-hip…

The Pitt (mostly) gets it right when it comes to HIPAA. thehipaaetool.com/the-pitt-and-h…