Frequently Asked Questions About HIPAA Training
Who Does HIPAA Apply To?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies primarily to two main categories of entities: Covered Entities and Business Associates. Read more
What Are Common Types of HIPAA Violations?A HIPAA violation occurs when a Covered Entity or Business Associate fails to comply with the standards and provisions outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. Read more
What Are the Keys to HIPAA Compliance?
HIPAA compliance is complicated and requires a thorough understanding of the HIPAA Rules. The best place to start is with some key practices that are at the core of HIPAA compliance. Read more
What Are the Most Common Challenges When Implementing HIPAA Training?
Organizations face several common challenges when implementing HIPAA training, including training effectiveness, administrative challenges, cultural challenges and resources allocation. Read more
Do HIPAA Policies Differ for Telehealth vs Traditional Healthcare?
Here are some key ways that HIPAA policies and procedures differ for telehealth compared to traditional in-person healthcare. Read more
How Do Changing Technologies Affect HIPAA Compliance?
Changing technologies significantly impact presenting opportunities and challenges for healthcare organizations. Here are some key ways in which evolving technologies affect HIPAA compliance. Read more
What HIPAA Regulations Apply to Employers?
HIPAA generally does not apply directly to employers in their role as employers. However, there are some situations where employers may have HIPAA obligations. Read more
What HIPAA Rules Apply to Disclosures of PHI to Family Members?
Here are the key HIPAA rules that apply to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) to family members. Read more
Who Enforces HIPAA?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is primarily enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Read more
Who Has Access to My Medical Records Under HIPAA?
Under HIPAA, individuals have broad rights to access their own medical records maintained by healthcare providers and health plans. Here are the key points regarding who has access to medical records under HIPAA. Read more
