Featuring tools and insight for how to understand, implement, and comply with HIPAA

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a critical arm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is the primary enforcer of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Let’s cut to the chase: the correct spelling is HIPAA, two ‘A’s, not two ‘P’s. In the battle of HIPAA vs HIPPA, HIPAA wins. But read on and you’ll never forget how to spell HIPAA again.

While we may associate HIPAA mainly with doctors or nurses, the truth is a lot more expansive than you might think. Strap in as we dive into the nitty-gritty of who really needs HIPAA training.

So maybe you’re a manager or compliance officer, wondering how do I set up a compliant training program for my organization? Or maybe you’ve just finished your first HIPAA training, and you’re wondering when do I get to do this again?

Steering an entire organization through an external HIPAA certification is no small feat. The process may look a little different depending on which auditor you partner with. But let's map out the prototypical elements that will be evaluated to understand the scope of the undertaking.

Since the HIPAA privacy rule was enacted in April of 2003, OCR has received over 331,100 HIPAA complaints. Although many of these complaints required no action, a shocking 30,000 cases required some type of corrective action. And to make matters worse, OCR has imposed civil penalties on nearly

Aakash Shah is a founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Wyndly. Wyndly is a modern medical practice that specializes in helping allergy sufferers achieve allergy-free lives. He sat down with TeachMeHIPAA to discuss how to approach HIPAA when launching a healthcare company.

In this blog post, we will provide an overview of the SLAM method. SLAM method stands for: Sender, Links, Attachments, and Message. By addressing key aspects of all electronic communication, the SLAM acronym can greatly enhance an organization's security posture and compliance efforts.

Understanding and adhering to HIPAA regulations is essential for organizations and individuals working within the healthcare industry. To help you navigate this complex landscape, we will introduce the three main rules of HIPAA: the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, and the Breach Notification Rule.