Although small hospitals may have fewer resources than larger organizations, the nature of HIPAA training for small hospitals will generally be the same as that provided by larger organizations – the only potential difference being that small hospitals may have...
Most Covered Entities are aware that HIPAA training for new staff is a requirement of the Privacy Rule. However, there can be gaps in a Covered Entity´s understanding of which new staff require training, how much training should be provided to meet the training...
Regardless of whether clinics are part of large healthcare systems or independent entities, the nature of HIPAA training for clinics should be the much the same. All members of the workforce should undergo Privacy Rule training and participate in a security and...
HIPAA compliance training companies often provide trainees with a certificate at the conclusion of a HIPAA training course to demonstrate trainees have completed the course. This is sometimes referred to as HIPAA Certification, but what exactly does HIPAA...
In January 2021, an amendment to the HITECH Act was enacted by Congress that required the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to consider the “Recognized Security Practices” that have been implemented by a HIPAA-regulated entity when making...
