by HFG Staff | Mar 14, 2024 | HIPAA
In the complex landscape of healthcare data protection, Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) stand as a critical safeguard. These legal documents are not just formalities; they are essential tools for ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and...
by HFG Staff | Sep 18, 2023 | HIPAA
Gmail has amassed a vast user base due to its versatility and ease of use, becoming the world’s most widely-used email platform, responsible for more than one-third of global email openings. Consequently, when Google introduced a new “confidential...
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...
by HFG Staff | Feb 2, 2023 | HIPAA
When it comes to securely and confidently sending confidential data, virtually nothing beats fax technology. Choosing the right HIPAA compliant fax service is essential, though. As a healthcare provider, you are responsible for ensuring that the fax service you choose...
