Getting a Certified EHR System Does Not Mean You are HIPAA Compliant
EHR a.k.a. Electronic Health Record is one of the major turning points in the healthcare history as it paved way to the betterment of patient-provider relationship. This technology has helped a lot in the timeliness and availability of medical data of patients which enabled healthcare providers make better decisions, timely decisions and consequently provide better healthcare services.
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To the HR Department – Exactly When is HIPAA Compliance your Concern?
I was browsing over some HR related vacancies from various recruitment professionals working in healthcare organizations and noted that none of the posts missed mentioning about the HR candidate having some basic knowledge on the principles and practices of HIPAA. Some even mentioned about providing regular follow up training relative to HIPAA compliance in the workplace.
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The road to HIPAA compliance is one that would not have an easy way. Along the road, you will definitely experience all those bumps, downhills, crooked roads, slippery path and more! One real trick here to consider is the realization that HIPAA compliance is not only a destination, but rather a long journey of continuous improvements to company operations,…