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All Employee Medical Information Isn’t Protected by HIPAA

HR Bartender

Meanwhile, I received the Foley & Lardner LLP newsletter and it included an article from our friend Mark Neuberger on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Mark, give us a brief description of HIPAA. In general, HIPAA protects individuals from the unauthorized use or disclosure of any PHI.

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4 Ways PEO Solutions Benefit Medical Practices

Extensis

From managing HR tasks to handling compliance and navigating the complexities of healthcare regulations, physicians and practitioners often find themselves overwhelmed with administrative responsibilities. Quick look: The field of medicine is a noble calling, marked by a deep commitment to patient care and well-being.

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Management: A Guide to Supporting Front-Line Staff During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Hospital Recruiting

While HIPAA may protect names of those who test positive, staff need to be told when the virus has hit their building, unit, or co-workers. If HIPAA compliance is a concern, be willing to ask the person(s) testing positive if they would like to share with the staff. They are trained by accredited schools.

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Navigating Wellness Program Compliance

PeopleStrategy

However, behind the scenes, HR professionals must navigate a complex web of compliance requirements to ensure these programs are effectively structured and legally sound. HIPAA Compliance: Protecting Employee Privacy HIPAA regulations primarily focus on safeguarding individuals’ protected health information (PHI).

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Back to the Office: Privacy and Security Solutions to Compliance Issues for 2021 and Beyond

Speaker: Mike Cramer, Director of HIPAA & Data Security at The Word & Brown Companies

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people into working remotely, opening the floodgates for a host of digital compliance issues. Now that companies are slowly allowing employees to return to work at the office, it's time to re-evaluate your company’s posture towards privacy and security.

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7 Modules Your Compliance Training Resources Must Include

Kitaboo - Employee Training

Compliance training is usually a part of every employee’s initial training process. Are your Compliance Training Resources Effective? Because these training modules, once completed, are not discussed again. Also read: 5 Ways to Create Effective Interactive Training Content. You can’t be sure.

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Why Organizations Need an Artificial Intelligence Policy [Part 1]

HR Bartender

Carrie Cherveny is chief compliance officer and senior vice president of strategic solutions at HUB International. In her role, Carrie works with clients to develop strategies that ensure compliance and risk mitigation when it comes to benefits and employment practices. Today, I want to talk about developing an internal AI policy.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. Whether it’s Compliance, HIPAA, Policies & Procedures, or any other “dry” topic, there are still ways to make this content come to life. Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out." This doesn’t have to be true.