by HFG Staff | Mar 5, 2025 | HIPAA
Managing patient records in compliance with HIPAA is a critical responsibility for healthcare providers. Retaining medical documents for the appropriate time is essential for regulatory compliance and patient care. But how long should these records be kept, and what...
by HFG Staff | Jan 15, 2025 | HIPAA
In 2025, significant developments have been proposed to enhance the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), particularly focusing on strengthening cybersecurity measures to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI). Proposed Updates...
by HFG Staff | Feb 8, 2024 | HIPAA
As we delve deeper into the era of digital transformation in healthcare, the imperative to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) escalates in tandem with technological advancements. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) continues to...
by HFG Staff | Feb 28, 2023 | HIPAA
HIPAA requires health care providers and health plan administrators to provide patients with a written notice explaining how the individual’s health information may be shared. This document, known as a “notice of privacy practices” (NPP) must also include information...
by HFG Staff | Feb 28, 2023 | HIPAA
HIPAA requires that healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other so-called “covered entities” implement sanctions against employees who violate HIPAA-related policies and procedures. A sanction policy outlines the circumstances under which a covered entity...
