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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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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

Business Management Daily

While some variance may occur between companies, certain papers commonly belong in these files and some definitely do not. Training records. Knowing what to keep and the location of each document is vital to easy retrieval and to maintaining compliance with government and industry regulations. That is not the case. Cover letter.

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FTC proposes new regulations on data collection and health apps

Business Management Daily

Smartphone apps generally aren’t covered by HIPAA and they receive only minimal attention in the FTC’s health breach notification rule, which currently requires notice to victims when there’s a data security breach involving their personal health information. So state laws may fill the gap. Other states will surely follow.

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Law Firm Cyber Attack Response Plan

Embroker

It’s crucial to be aware of your law firm’s ethical obligations for cybersecurity so that you’re not caught off guard and inadvertently find yourself in hot water. As a lawyer, your clients trust you with their most confidential information, making you a prime target for cybercriminals who are increasingly targeting law firms.

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How to Evaluate and Purchase HR Software for Your Company?

Engagedly

It enables organizations to effectively manage their human resources, address their needs, and train, develop, and retain them. This guide will walk you through the steps to assess and acquire HR software that aligns with your organization’s unique needs. Let’s dive in. It reduces the administrative burden on HR managers.

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CMS: New Disclaimer and Agent Call Recording Guidance

HR Workplace Services

Conveyed electronically, when communicating with beneficiary via email, online chat, or other means of electronic communication. These recordings must be retained in a HIPAA compliant manner for 10 years – this includes both existing and new client contacts. W hen Do the Final Rules become effective? What’s Considered a Sales Call?

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Who Is Subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Regulations?

HR Daily Advisor

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) imposes requirements to protect and help consumers maintain both their health insurance and their privacy. This is the main provision that most people are referring to when discussing “HIPAA compliance.”. Who Is Subject to HIPAA Regulations?

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