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Now that HIPAA compliance regulations have gone into effect, if you haven’t already done so, it is critical to update your business associate agreements. Business associate contracts must document the necessary assurances provided by all Business Associates that they will comply with the expanded obligations listed in the contract as required by the more stringent guidelines of the HITECH Omnibus rule.

Definition of Business Associate

A business associate is an individual or entity that is not employed directly by the covered entity, but “creates, receives, maintains, or transmits,” Personal Health Information (PHI) on their behalf. This includes facilities that store or provide upkeep of PHI even if they don’t actually view this data. This stipulation greatly expands the number of entities that are now considered Business Associates. Additionally, contracts regarding responsibility for maintaining HIPAA compliance has been expanded to all subcontractors.

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Meaningful Use Stage 2 is designed to help patient’s access their medical records using electronic methods while maintaining patient privacy and adhering to the other guidelines set by HIPAA rules and regulations. For instance, Meaningful Use Stage 2 requires medical professionals to integrate educational information into appointments to improve overall patient care. Using HIPAA compliance software can help your business reach these goals and all others outlined by the Meaningful Use Stage 2 guidelines.

Electronic Patient Health Information

One of the goals of recent HIPAA changes is to make healthcare information more accessible using electronic patient health information records. Electronic patient health information, or ePHI, must be used according to HIPAA guidelines. Organizations and entities that reach Meaningful Use Stage 2 requirements will be eligible for incentives. Many of the core requirements for Meaningful Use Stage 1 are incorporated into Meaningful Use Stage...

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‘The Guard’ is the most cost effective and easy to use HIPAA risk assessment software launched by the Compliancy Group. It can be used by any health practitioner or organization to keep a track of its documents and help in protection of privacy of many individuals by catering to the compliance needs.

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The HIPAA Omnibus Rule, adhered by Compliancy Group, is a set of final regulations modifying the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Rules to implement various provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

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HIPAA risk analysis is the first step conducted by Compliance Group in implementing protection specified by the HIPAA security rule to achieve HIPAA compliance. Some components like scope, data collection, risk levels and more, have been outlined to be mentioned during risk analysis.

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The virtual HIPAA audit designed by Compliancy Group solves the intimidating task of HIPAA compliance, security risk assessment and meaningful use core measure 15 puzzle quickly. It identifies and determines who and how to involve in the process along with the gaps, probable solution and how to get compliance.

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The Compliancy Group has installed new and effective HIPAA compliance software named ‘The Guard’ for prevention of any cyber crime or privacy risk. It is cost effective and simplifies any compliance efforts and helps to maintain it with the easy to use interface.

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