BC Advantage - 2020 Issue 6

5 Ways To Minimize HIPAA Liabilities

Last year was historic for HIPAA enforcement. The HHS Office of Civil Rights collected a record $23.5 million in settlements and judgments against providers guilty of HIPAA violations. To avoid becoming part of that unwanted statistic, it's important to pay extra close attention to five key areas of HIPAA vulnerability.Take Advantage of Refresher TrainingThe best way to protect against liabilities is to continually educate and train staff. A practice may feel confident that it understands HIPAA. But while close to 90 percent of doctors believe their practices are fully compliant, at least 75 percent of them still...

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