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HIPAA's Broad Reach - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

HIPAA1 starts out with the seemingly simple concept that a covered entity may not use or disclose an individual's protected health information (PHI) except as otherwise permitted.2 Unfortunately, determining what businesses are covered by HIPAA and what to do if there is a potential loss of...

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Healthcare Providers Must Re-Evaluate Compliance Planning Efforts In Response To Changing Enforcement Initiatives

Healthcare providers beware: there are signs on the horizon that regulatory authorities are planning a variety of new Healthcare enforcement initiatives. Healthcare fraud and abuse remains a high priority for enforcement authorities including the Office of Inspector General of the United States...

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