In 2013, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA not HIPPA) turned 10 years old and has changed how healthcare responds to, use and share patient information however there are still instances where healthcare workers violate the privacy and security law. This week you are asked to find a recent article of a HIPAA or HITECH Act breach. Be sure to summarize what the violation was and what the consequences were, if any. Include the facility or provider and what they did that violated the Act. Attached is a current article of a HIPAA breach for you to review (click on the link -->) http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/hipaa-data-breaches-climb-138-percent
Based on feedback from a cross‐section of our community partners (employers, clinical sites, workforce centers), Herzing has developed a framework of behaviors and attributes, that supports a successful and meaningful career. We are continuing our “P.R.I.C.E. of Success” initiative this term. In order to help each student develop and expand upon these qualities, Herzing has created a culture where students are expected to exhibit these behaviors and attributes in all interactions, in and outside the classroom. For this week's discussion, please chose one of the aspects of the "PRICE of Success" and explain how it can be used to help prevent a HIPAA breach and protect private medical information.
The case is about 21st century Oncology, a Florida based clinic that operates 179 treatment centers across the U.S. and Latin America and recently been accused of HIPAA violation in 2015 that breached the data of over 2.2 Million patients. A cyber insurance company Beazley Group that was the insurer for the company will pay the sum, as the company has already filed bankruptcy under chapter 11. In another incident it also settled $34.7 million for committing a billing fraud.
One of the most important aspects of the PRICE of success is I, or integrity. HIPAA violation or any such violations happen when the integrity of one or more of the persons or processes involved is compromised. Such instances of violation can be prevented if everyone exhibits, practices and believes in integrity and being honest to the customers (patients) and the organization. In addition to the personal integrity, the integrity of processes also lies in sticking to the laid down rules, regulations and procedures and preventing any opportunity for the breach by negligence or mistake.
In 2013, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA not HIPPA) turned 10 years old...
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Incorrect: Applies to anyone who collects health information Correct Answer: Provides a federal floor for healthcare privacy Which of the following does not have to be included in a covered entity’s notice of privacy practices? Incorrect: Description of all the other purposes for which a covered entity is permitted or required to disclose PHI without consent or authorization Correct: Signature of the patient and date the notice was given to the patient...
Protecting Health Care Privacy The U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) addresses (among other things) the privacy of health information. Its Title 2 regulates the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI), such as billing services, by healthcare providers, insurance carriers, employers, and business associates Email is often the best way for a hospital to communicate with off-site specialists and insurance carriers about a patient. Unfortunately, standard email is insecure. It allows eavesdropping, later retrieval of messages...