When a clinic has reviewed the relationship with their vendor and concludes that the vendor meets the definition of a business associate, as defined by HIPAA, they usually initiate a Business Associate Agreement. What if the vendor responds with a refusal to sign the agreement?
Is MIPS Risk Assessment the same as a HIPAA Risk Assessment?
MIPS requirements or rules may have some similar security standards as HIPAA but knowing whether or not MIPS Risk Assessment is enough to be HIPAA compliant is an important question. We address this topic in the following HelpDesk video.
Is it True, a Provider Must Complete a HIPAA Risk Assessment Each Year?
Some clinics feel HIPAA is a one-and-done task. They download a manual, complete a few checklists, and think they are good. Unfortunately, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the enforcement agency, Office of Civil Rights (OCR), disagree. Do not find out the hard way! Discover how to protect your clinic in this HelpDesk video.
How can we be HIPAA compliant with Credit Card Apps?
It is common, in this day and age, to enroll and set up a credit card app that runs credit cards via a website portal, or similar application process. Some common applications are Square, Stripe, and Paypal. Is it okay to upload patient data into these web-based applications without a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement?
State and National Requirements for Office Policy and Procedure
In this session, program attendees will gain a grounding in compliance requirements in today’s healthcare arena and who the players are setting the rules.
Medicare Claim Submission Update
CMS has released a revised MLN Medicare Billing 837P & Form CMS-1500.