Month: November 2017

HIPAA Rules – Who Has To Comply? Back in 2013, HIPAA rules were updated when the final Omnibus Rule became effective on March 26, 2013. I know that seems like ancient history to most, but really it was less than 10 years ago. That’s how long it has been since third-party vendors, referred to as Business Associates (BAs), of all sizes have …

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Addressable and Required: Know the Difference When it comes to the HIPAA Security Rule Covered Entities (CEs) and their third-party vendors, referred to as regulated entities by the Department of Health and Human Services, are required to comply with every Security Rule “Standard.” Some of those standards are categorizes are addressable and required. Addressable and Required …

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