News & Analysis

Another round of OCR Right-of-Access enforcement actions leads to lessons for CEs, BAs

March 2, 2022
Briefings on HIPAA

Providing patients with access to their medical records remains a struggle for many healthcare providers.

HIPAA Q&A: HIPAA and COVID-19, Right-of-Access initiative

February 16, 2022
Briefings on HIPAA

Mary D. Brandt, MBA, RHIA, CHE, CHPS, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

Top skills and traits for HIPAA privacy officers

February 9, 2022
Briefings on HIPAA

What makes a strong privacy officer? What skills and traits does a successful privacy officer need in 2022 and beyond?

No time like now to address ransomware threats

February 2, 2022
Briefings on HIPAA

Cybersecurity and ransomware never sleep. The Office for Civil Rights wrote about the need to stay vigilant against cybersecurity threats in a security email.

HIPAA Q&A: Review important advice given in 2021

January 19, 2022
Briefings on HIPAA

To celebrate the start of the new year, Briefings on HIPAA is highlighting some of our most popular Q&As of 2021. Here are some of our best answers:

Where HIPAA compliance meets legal

January 12, 2022
Briefings on HIPAA

Having a good lawyer often comes in handy. Having a lawyer who understands HIPAA and works well with your HIPAA compliance officers, though, is priceless.

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