Healthcare Compliance Updates & Tips

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Cyber Security Analyst vs. GRC Analyst: What’s the Difference?

Cybersecurity challenges have continued to evolve, necessitating the creation of different critical roles to ensure that the systems and data of an organization are kept safe and secure. The cyber security analyst and the GRC analyst are two examples of such roles. Let’s find out the differences between these two roles and determine which one […]

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Essential Steps to Managing HIPAA Audit Risks

Healthcare organizations understand the importance of protecting their patients’ information and understandably adhere to the Privacy Rule. Still, a HIPAA compliance audit seeks to examine how well these organizations follow the established regulations to ensure that patient information remains protected. If an audit process discovers an audit risk, a healthcare organization must take specific steps […]

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What Makes TPRM and GRC Different?

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, firms are increasingly struggling with risk management, governance, and compliance (GRC). Businesses utilize organized techniques to address these issues, such as aligning their processes, people, and technologies to ensure that they can make excellent risk-based decisions. To address these specific issues, these groups employ GRC and third-party risk management (TPRM) […]

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How to Mitigate Compliance Breaches and Prevent Compromise

Compliance breaches are more common in organizations than you can imagine. Naturally, every organization has in place cyber security standards and regulations that should prevent any form of breach. An organization can tick all the boxes on compliance and meet all security standards, but that compliance does not reduce non-compliant activities among employees. Data protection […]

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What HIPAA Incidental Disclosure Means

As the name suggests, HIPAA incidental disclosure refers to any patient’s health information that gets disclosed incidentally. It can happen between two doctors or between a doctor and other healthcare staff who are not authorized to access a patient’s protected information. For example, if doctors are talking about a patient and other unauthorized staff get […]

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What You Should Know About the Intersection of Cybersecurity and Compliance

Digitization and technology dependency in organizations have necessitated the increased need for cybersecurity and compliance in unprecedented ways. Cybersecurity measures are designed to protect an organization from cyber threats, and compliance ensures that an organization adheres to industry regulations and standards. Over the years, cybersecurity and compliance have become intertwined, with their intersection causing significant […]

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Elevating Compliance: The Role of AI in Modern GRC Automation

In today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, managing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) has become a central concern for organizations striving to uphold rigorous standards and regulations. Among the transformative forces reshaping this landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out, especially in GRC automation. AI technologies are not merely additional tools, as they redefine how healthcare entities can […]

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What Lies Behind the HIPAA Right of Access?

The HIPAA Right of Access is a critical component of healthcare regulations, providing patients with the right to view and obtain their personal health information (PHI). This access is pivotal for enabling patient involvement in their own healthcare decisions. It supports transparency and fosters trust between patients and healthcare providers. Let’s look at the importance […]

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Locking Down Patient Data: Why Encryption Is Key for HIPAA Compliance

In the healthcare industry, where patient privacy is paramount, safeguarding sensitive information is a top priority. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes a set of national standards for protecting patients’ medical records and other personal health information (PHI). Data encryption is essential for HIPAA compliance by acting as a digital shield, rendering […]

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The Critical Role of EDI HIPAA Compliance in Modern Healthcare

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and HIPAA compliance are integral to the healthcare industry. EDI involves the electronic transfer of healthcare information between organizations, which streamlines communication, enhances data accuracy, and reduces manual processes. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets the standards for protecting sensitive patient data. Together, EDI and HIPAA form a crucial […]

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