RyanCoyne
Ryan Coyne is a results-driven leader in the healthcare compliance industry, specializing in regulatory compliance, compliance training, and assisting healthcare organizations and business associates in achieving and maintaining compliance. With a deep knowledge of healthcare regulations and a keen understanding of the challenges faced by the industry, Ryan has developed a reputation as a trusted advisor and advocate for ethical and compliant practices in healthcare. Ryan has successfully advised and guided numerous healthcare organizations, business associates, and healthcare professionals on achieving and maintaining compliance with regulatory training requirements. Ryan's professional focus is using his in-depth expertise and leading a world class team of subject matter experts at ComplianceJunction in regulatory compliance to help organisations navigate the complex landscape of ensuring staff adhere to healthcare regulations. You can connect with Ryan via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancoyne/ and follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/ryancoyne
by Ryan Coyne | Feb 25, 2024 | HIPAA News
OCR Wants Opinions to Develop HIPAA Audit Program The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is having a HIPAA Audit Review Survey and is looking for comments from entities that need to undertake HIPAA compliance audits to get data...
by Ryan Coyne | Feb 22, 2024 | HIPAA Advice
Good PHI examples include most aspects of a patient’s healthcare, including their comprehensive medical history, which encompasses past and current medical conditions, surgeries, allergies, and ongoing treatments, along with laboratory test results like blood...
by Ryan Coyne | Jan 28, 2024 | HIPAA Advice
Yes, HIPAA training is typically required annually for all staff members who have access to protected health information (PHI), and it is considered a best practice to conduct annual training sessions to ensure that employees stay up-to-date with the latest...
by Ryan Coyne | Dec 13, 2023 | HIPAA Advice
A key to success for HIPAA compliance is having a full HIPAA compliance program that includes comprehensive training. HIPAA training is an key element of HIPAA compliance because it ensures that all employees and relevant personnel understand the regulations, their...
by Ryan Coyne | Nov 24, 2023 | HIPAA Advice
Employee HIPAA training records should be retained for a minimum of six years from the date of their creation or the date when they were last in effect, as per the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidance, to ensure documentation of compliance...
by Ryan Coyne | Nov 21, 2023 | HIPAA News
St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers, NY, has agreed to settle alleged Privacy Rule violations for $80,000 and must comply with a corrective action plan to address the cause of the alleged violations – namely that members of the workforce impermissibly allowed a...
by Ryan Coyne | Oct 27, 2023 | Cybersecurity, HIPAA News
The lack of HIPAA cybersecurity training at a NY-based home health company has contributed to the company being fined $350,000 by the NY State Attorney General as part of a wide-ranging settlement agreement that includes a thorough overhaul of the company’s security...
by Ryan Coyne | Oct 23, 2023 | HIPAA Advice
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a comprehensive federal law enacted in the United States in 1996, which is designed to safeguard the privacy and security of individuals’ protected health information (PHI) while also...
by Ryan Coyne | Aug 25, 2023 | HIPAA Advice
The maximum penalty for a HIPAA violation can range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with a maximum annual penalty of $1.5 million for repeated violations of the same provision, and in cases involving willful neglect, the penalties can reach up to $1.5 million per...
by Ryan Coyne | Aug 1, 2023 | HIPAA Advice
The purpose of HIPAA certification for healthcare professionals is to demonstrate a level of competency and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA certification can be beneficial because it establishes a standardized...
by Ryan Coyne | Jul 24, 2023 | HIPAA Advice
Employees who violate HIPAA may face severe consequences, including disciplinary actions, termination of employment, legal penalties, fines, and even imprisonment, as their actions can compromise the privacy and security of patient information and breach the trust...
by Ryan Coyne | Jun 8, 2023 | HIPAA Advice
HIPAA training is important because it equips healthcare professionals and staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure the protection of patients’ sensitive health information, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, mitigate the risk of data...
