Covered Entity
Healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses that must follow HIPAA rules. Examples include hospitals, doctors offices, insurance companies, and medical billing services.
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HIPAA Compliance in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management
Healthcare revenue cycle management involves handling sensitive PHI at every step. Learn essential HIPAA compliance strategies for protecting patient...
HIPAA Asset Lifecycle Management: Securing PHI from Procurement to Disposal
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance throughout the entire asset lifecycle. Learn essential strategies for protecting PHI from proc...
HIPAA Compliance for Patient-Generated Health Data
Navigate HIPAA compliance challenges with patient-generated health data from consumer devices and apps. Essential guidance for healthcare providers ma...
HIPAA Compliance for Quality Improvement and Research
Learn how healthcare organizations can navigate HIPAA compliance requirements while conducting quality improvement initiatives and research activities...
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