Compass IT Compliance Blog / HIPAA

What Are the 3 Important Rules for HIPAA Compliance?

HIPAA Rules

HIPAA is designed to protect patient information and ensure its secure handling. As healthcare continues to digitize, compliance with HIPAA’s key regulations is critical for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining patient trust. This blog post highlights the essential rules health …

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Understanding the Difference Between HIPAA & HITRUST

Hospital Doctor Patient Data

When it comes to protecting sensitive health information, organizations must navigate a complex landscape of laws and frameworks designed to ensure data privacy and security. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and HITRUST, the Health Information Trust Alli …

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Is BetterHelp a Scam? Unpacking The Truth

BetterHelp Therapist

Navigating mental health support has evolved with platforms like BetterHelp, a prominent online counseling service that links users with licensed therapists. Despite its mission to broaden access to mental health care, BetterHelp has faced scrutiny, especially following a controversy …

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Staying HIPAA Compliant While Leveraging Telehealth

Telehealth Doctor

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, telehealth has emerged as a pivotal technology, offering unprecedented convenience and accessibility to patients and providers alike. However, as healthcare organizations increasingly adopt these digital health services, the imperative …

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What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Protected Health Information (PHI) is a key element in healthcare, governed by stringent legal and ethical standards. This blog explores what PHI encompasses, its significance under HIPAA regulations, and the crucial distinction between PHI and electronic PHI (ePHI). The blog also del …

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Cell Phone Usage at Work & HIPAA Compliance: Uncovering the Risks

HIPAA Cell Phone Usage

The healthcare industry is increasingly embracing mobile technology, integrating smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices into everyday operations across hospitals, clinics, and other workplaces. This shift towards mobile integration, while offering substantial benefits, also …

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