What if My Vendor Refuses to Sign My Business Associate Agreement?

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? We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement…

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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. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance. This content is meant…

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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. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to…

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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? We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important…

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Prescribing Modalities and Procedures… What Is Needed?

The initial visit must always include a proper treatment plan with rationale for each service you will perform during this episode of care. Think of it this way…if the patient asks why you are doing a specific service, how would you answer them? We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance….

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Does HIPAA require a provider to purchase Antivirus Software?

No matter how difficult, it is the provider’s responsibility to make every effort to protect patient data. All the efforts must be supported by written policy and procedure. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance. This content is meant for members. We’d love to help you come under our umbrella…

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