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million to settle allegations that it violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by disclosing protected health information (PHI) in a press release. The U.S. In addition to the $2.4 The post Disclosures in Press Release Lead to $2.4M MORE
As the new year takes hold, smart owners are planning ahead for the year in every aspect of their business, and setting goals for sales, production, and employees. Plan-specific deadlines only occur when a qualifying event triggers the need for action. MORE
To learn more: Join our upcoming webinar Thu, Apr 18 , or. Schedule a personalized demo to see the PlatCore LMS for yourself. As always, they are FREE if you’re already on the platform. (If If you’re not already on the LMS, what are you waiting for!?). MORE
I am the hiring manager for a position I’m trying to fill. She has strong credentials, but she lives seven hours away from the organization in which I work and therefore wants to work remotely. I’ve told her that I realize she’s her friend and I’m sure she’s a strong performer, but I simply don’t feel her working remotely is the best set-up. Do you have the sort of relationship with your boss where you can be candid about that? I want the person on-site because of XYZ. MORE
Employers that offer group health insurance plans to their employees have an interest in learning how employees’ entitlement to Medicare benefits can affect the administration of those plans. This article discusses the coordination of benefits between the two plans. MORE
It’s not just the financial industry that faces risks from cybercriminals; healthcare organizations, with their massive databases full of personal information, have become common targets as well. Compliance specialists and leaders will have their work cut out for them in the coming year. “We MORE
Every pharmaceutical team faces compliance challenges that are common to the pharmaceutical industry. In the prescription opioid business, accurate and precise communication is really important. Employees, thereby, need to be trained again in that area. MORE
The long-term impact of remote learning on our student populations has yet to be determined, but we know that when it comes to health education, doing nothing is not an option. Remote Learning & Health Education for Districts presentation. MORE
A lot has changed since President Bill Clinton signed HIPAA into law in 1996, and compliance officers and their teams have complex legal waters to navigate. With data privacy concerns on the rise, what changes should healthcare organizations expect to encounter in practicing compliance? MORE
Alight deploys artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to reach new levels of engagement in the employee experience Link ». Aon Buys Willis Towers Watson: Another Waypoint In The Demise of Employer Pensions Link ». That’s the bigger picture here. MORE
The keys for plan sponsors to avoid penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as other liability that may come with data breaches, were discussed by HIPAA experts in a recent webinar. Minimizing HIPAA Privacy Liability. MORE
Finding the right HR technology for your business is a little like shopping for a new smartphone – at least when it comes to determining what you’re looking for in a system. Would you buy a new smartphone without first putting some thought into how you plan to use it or what you need it for in the first place? Chances are, you’re going to spend some time thinking about the features and storage capacity you need right now and in the future. MORE
There are no clear rules, but you don’t agree with what the employee did. Don’t just hope the workers will always do the right thing. You don’t want your company getting a bad reputation due to the actions of one employee. It’s an age-old dilemma. MORE
Lost in Space” was a popular television series in the 1960s. Sabotage by crew member Dr. Zachary Smith threw the ship off course and launched endless adventures. The ensuing adventures are anything but fun. The EBSA Advisory Council to the U.S. by Mary B. MORE
In today’s competitive labor market and shifting trends in human capital management, the responsibilities resting on the shoulders of HR professionals in small and medium-sized businesses are no easy feat. The use of HR technology is size-agnostic. MORE
The powerful and strategic business processing management tools available can be used to manage data, automate manual process, generate impactful reporting and more for any organization. Comprehensive HCM solutions include the following components: Payroll Processing. HIPAA-compliance. MORE
A federal appeals court recently confirmed that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) prohibition of lifetime benefits maximums does not apply to retiree-only group health plans. The case is King v. Under the U.S. Again, the court disagreed. MORE
In a world of tight healthcare budgets and increasing pressure to implement new technology, many healthcare CIOs are looking to the cloud for solutions. For many in the field, these obligations have been a roadblock, and perhaps even a disincentive to make changes, especially digital ones. MORE
The rapid advances of technology are affecting all areas of our lives, and in the process is throwing up new, and often unexpected challenges to our privacy, especially the security of our personal information. MORE
My ex-roommate left documents in violation of HIPAA (#5 at the link). A brief update: A few aspects that the commenters mentioned that I hadn’t thought of but really helped inform my decision! 1) These charts might have handwritten notes on them that could be important for the patient’s treatment (there were markings on the charts, but again, I didn’t look deeply at them). My parents paid for my lawyer and the settlement amount. MORE
A reader writes: I work in a nonprofit recovery organization and as the department admin, I schedule a lot of the staff for the conferences and travel and handle the receipts. Several of our staff were fired last month due to a very big, very embarrassing, very avoidable HIPAA breach and one of the people fired was our assistant director’s girlfriend (yeah, he was openly dating a subordinate.). Just send in the clowns and it’s a circus. MORE
Electronic signatures (e-signatures), the concept of using a signal or process to show signing intent, has been around for a long time. In fact, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled in 1869 (Howley v. Over the years, laws and technology have continued to evolve. MORE
employers – HRWS maintains a bird’s eye view of the Country’s most pressing business issues. We developed the “HRWS 5” to highlight and give some perspective on the most pressing HR topics that challenged U.S. THE HRWS 5. Bonus” Topic: Rise of the Lawyers. MORE
A wide range of tools and technologies now in use by HR organizations around the world are collecting volumes of employee-related data. In this article, I will lay out the four dimensions of trust that comprise the ethical and fair use of employee-related data and analytics. MORE
The year 2016 was by far the biggest yet for monetary settlements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (HIPAA) privacy and security rules, and 2017 thus far is proceeding apace, a leading HIPAA attorney told a recent conference. The U.S. MORE
Wrapping up 2018: How and Why you should Archive Historical Documentation and Data. HR professionals at organizations know that they must adhere to strict employee recordkeeping requirements that are dictated by the government. MORE
Whether your employees are walking down the aisle or expecting a new bundle of joy, chances are they aren’t thinking about their benefits in the heat of the moment. But these qualifying life events , or “QLEs” for short, give employees the rare opportunity to reevaluate and change their elections. Why QLEs Matter If you’ve ever conducted an open enrollment, you already know full well that benefits elections stick with employees for the duration of the plan year. MORE
In yesterday’s Advisor we began to explore ways of dealing with opioids in the workplace. Host Lunch and Learns and Information Sessions. Offer both mandatory and optional information sessions and training sessions about opioid use and addiction. MORE
More companies are looking to the cloud for business and data storage solutions, especially those in the healthcare space. If your business must be HIPAA-compliant, these 10 questions to ensure HIPAA compliance might save you some major headaches down the road. MORE
More companies are looking to the cloud for business and data storage solutions, especially those in the healthcare space. If your business must be HIPAA-compliant, these 10 questions to ensure HIPAA compliance might save you some major headaches down the road. MORE
Every state in the Union now has some type of law in place requiring companies to notify affected individuals of a data breach involving their information. South Dakota and Alabama, the final holdouts, enacted such measures in March. The law does not create a private right of action. MORE
Yesterday we learned that the U.S. The OCR plans to conduct desk and on-site audits for both covered entities and their business associates. The first set of audits will be desk audits of covered entities followed by a second round of desk audits of business associates. MORE
It’s easy to ignore the human resources side of your business when things are flowing smoothly. Relations with employees can be enjoyable and fulfilling or time-consuming and terrifying, depending on the situation. Make sure you’re retaining the right records. MORE
ERISA stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. In short, this is the federal law that creates standards for retirement, health, and pension plans. The Act advises when employees must be allowed to join the plan. MORE
The Role of HIPAA Laws in Human Resources. When it comes to topics of privacy especially concerning employee healthcare benefits, HIPAA is one of the most misunderstood and miscommunicated for employers and employees. HIPAA is nebulous and in combination with any employer healthcare plan it creates a great deal of confusion and frustration for managers, HR and employees. What is HIPAA? The HIPAA Privacy Rule as outlined by the U.S. MORE
The trouble with recordkeeping at a lot of companies: You don’t know how complete your records are until you get involved in litigation or an audit. To be on the safe side, many employment law attorneys recommend you keep everything for at least five to seven years after an employee has left. MORE
HR Daily Advisor
MAY 12, 2016
Yesterday we learned that the U.S. The OCR plans to conduct desk and on-site audits for both covered entities and their business associates. The first set of audits will be desk audits of covered entities followed by a second round of desk audits of business associates.
HR Daily Advisor
JULY 18, 2017
The keys for plan sponsors to avoid penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as other liability that may come with data breaches, were discussed by HIPAA experts in a recent webinar. Minimizing HIPAA Privacy Liability.
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Workology
JANUARY 14, 2016
The Role of HIPAA Laws in Human Resources. When it comes to topics of privacy especially concerning employee healthcare benefits, HIPAA is one of the most misunderstood and miscommunicated for employers and employees. HIPAA is nebulous and in combination with any employer healthcare plan it creates a great deal of confusion and frustration for managers, HR and employees. What is HIPAA? The HIPAA Privacy Rule as outlined by the U.S.
LaborSoft
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Wrapping up 2018: How and Why you should Archive Historical Documentation and Data. HR professionals at organizations know that they must adhere to strict employee recordkeeping requirements that are dictated by the government.
HR Daily Advisor
MAY 24, 2017
million to settle allegations that it violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by disclosing protected health information (PHI) in a press release. The U.S. In addition to the $2.4 The post Disclosures in Press Release Lead to $2.4M
SAP Innovation
OCTOBER 7, 2015
More companies are looking to the cloud for business and data storage solutions, especially those in the healthcare space. If your business must be HIPAA-compliant, these 10 questions to ensure HIPAA compliance might save you some major headaches down the road.
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SAP Innovation
OCTOBER 7, 2015
More companies are looking to the cloud for business and data storage solutions, especially those in the healthcare space. If your business must be HIPAA-compliant, these 10 questions to ensure HIPAA compliance might save you some major headaches down the road.
SkyPrep
JANUARY 15, 2019
Every pharmaceutical team faces compliance challenges that are common to the pharmaceutical industry. In the prescription opioid business, accurate and precise communication is really important. Employees, thereby, need to be trained again in that area.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 18, 2017
The year 2016 was by far the biggest yet for monetary settlements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (HIPAA) privacy and security rules, and 2017 thus far is proceeding apace, a leading HIPAA attorney told a recent conference. The U.S.
EverFi - HR
APRIL 30, 2020
The long-term impact of remote learning on our student populations has yet to be determined, but we know that when it comes to health education, doing nothing is not an option. Remote Learning & Health Education for Districts presentation.
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 20, 2015
ERISA stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. In short, this is the federal law that creates standards for retirement, health, and pension plans. The Act advises when employees must be allowed to join the plan.
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SuccessFactors
MAY 24, 2017
Electronic signatures (e-signatures), the concept of using a signal or process to show signing intent, has been around for a long time. In fact, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled in 1869 (Howley v. Over the years, laws and technology have continued to evolve.
Precheck
NOVEMBER 3, 2019
A lot has changed since President Bill Clinton signed HIPAA into law in 1996, and compliance officers and their teams have complex legal waters to navigate. With data privacy concerns on the rise, what changes should healthcare organizations expect to encounter in practicing compliance?
HR Morning
JUNE 24, 2016
The trouble with recordkeeping at a lot of companies: You don’t know how complete your records are until you get involved in litigation or an audit. To be on the safe side, many employment law attorneys recommend you keep everything for at least five to seven years after an employee has left.
HR Workplace Services
DECEMBER 19, 2019
employers – HRWS maintains a bird’s eye view of the Country’s most pressing business issues. We developed the “HRWS 5” to highlight and give some perspective on the most pressing HR topics that challenged U.S. THE HRWS 5. Bonus” Topic: Rise of the Lawyers.
PlatCore LMS
APRIL 3, 2019
To learn more: Join our upcoming webinar Thu, Apr 18 , or. Schedule a personalized demo to see the PlatCore LMS for yourself. As always, they are FREE if you’re already on the platform. (If If you’re not already on the LMS, what are you waiting for!?).
Precheck
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
It’s not just the financial industry that faces risks from cybercriminals; healthcare organizations, with their massive databases full of personal information, have become common targets as well. Compliance specialists and leaders will have their work cut out for them in the coming year. “We
Prism HR
AUGUST 14, 2019
In today’s competitive labor market and shifting trends in human capital management, the responsibilities resting on the shoulders of HR professionals in small and medium-sized businesses are no easy feat. The use of HR technology is size-agnostic.
HR Daily Advisor
MAY 15, 2018
Employers that offer group health insurance plans to their employees have an interest in learning how employees’ entitlement to Medicare benefits can affect the administration of those plans. This article discusses the coordination of benefits between the two plans.
HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 14, 2018
In yesterday’s Advisor we began to explore ways of dealing with opioids in the workplace. Host Lunch and Learns and Information Sessions. Offer both mandatory and optional information sessions and training sessions about opioid use and addiction.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 13, 2018
Every state in the Union now has some type of law in place requiring companies to notify affected individuals of a data breach involving their information. South Dakota and Alabama, the final holdouts, enacted such measures in March. The law does not create a private right of action.
HRExecutive
MAY 17, 2019
A wide range of tools and technologies now in use by HR organizations around the world are collecting volumes of employee-related data. In this article, I will lay out the four dimensions of trust that comprise the ethical and fair use of employee-related data and analytics.
Insperity
JANUARY 5, 2015
It’s easy to ignore the human resources side of your business when things are flowing smoothly. Relations with employees can be enjoyable and fulfilling or time-consuming and terrifying, depending on the situation. Make sure you’re retaining the right records.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
My ex-roommate left documents in violation of HIPAA (#5 at the link). A brief update: A few aspects that the commenters mentioned that I hadn’t thought of but really helped inform my decision! 1) These charts might have handwritten notes on them that could be important for the patient’s treatment (there were markings on the charts, but again, I didn’t look deeply at them). My parents paid for my lawyer and the settlement amount.
Zenefits
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
As the new year takes hold, smart owners are planning ahead for the year in every aspect of their business, and setting goals for sales, production, and employees. Plan-specific deadlines only occur when a qualifying event triggers the need for action.
Insperity
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Finding the right HR technology for your business is a little like shopping for a new smartphone – at least when it comes to determining what you’re looking for in a system. Would you buy a new smartphone without first putting some thought into how you plan to use it or what you need it for in the first place? Chances are, you’re going to spend some time thinking about the features and storage capacity you need right now and in the future.
InfinityHR
DECEMBER 4, 2018
The powerful and strategic business processing management tools available can be used to manage data, automate manual process, generate impactful reporting and more for any organization. Comprehensive HCM solutions include the following components: Payroll Processing. HIPAA-compliance.
Emphasis HR
OCTOBER 4, 2019
There are no clear rules, but you don’t agree with what the employee did. Don’t just hope the workers will always do the right thing. You don’t want your company getting a bad reputation due to the actions of one employee. It’s an age-old dilemma.
HR Examiner
MARCH 13, 2020
Alight deploys artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to reach new levels of engagement in the employee experience Link ». Aon Buys Willis Towers Watson: Another Waypoint In The Demise of Employer Pensions Link ». That’s the bigger picture here.
Namely
MAY 11, 2017
Whether your employees are walking down the aisle or expecting a new bundle of joy, chances are they aren’t thinking about their benefits in the heat of the moment. But these qualifying life events , or “QLEs” for short, give employees the rare opportunity to reevaluate and change their elections. Why QLEs Matter If you’ve ever conducted an open enrollment, you already know full well that benefits elections stick with employees for the duration of the plan year.
HR Daily Advisor
JANUARY 16, 2017
Lost in Space” was a popular television series in the 1960s. Sabotage by crew member Dr. Zachary Smith threw the ship off course and launched endless adventures. The ensuing adventures are anything but fun. The EBSA Advisory Council to the U.S. by Mary B.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
I am the hiring manager for a position I’m trying to fill. She has strong credentials, but she lives seven hours away from the organization in which I work and therefore wants to work remotely. I’ve told her that I realize she’s her friend and I’m sure she’s a strong performer, but I simply don’t feel her working remotely is the best set-up. Do you have the sort of relationship with your boss where you can be candid about that? I want the person on-site because of XYZ.
HR Daily Advisor
OCTOBER 3, 2017
A federal appeals court recently confirmed that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) prohibition of lifetime benefits maximums does not apply to retiree-only group health plans. The case is King v. Under the U.S. Again, the court disagreed.
SAP Innovation
AUGUST 27, 2015
The rapid advances of technology are affecting all areas of our lives, and in the process is throwing up new, and often unexpected challenges to our privacy, especially the security of our personal information.
Ask a Manager
MAY 21, 2019
A reader writes: I work in a nonprofit recovery organization and as the department admin, I schedule a lot of the staff for the conferences and travel and handle the receipts. Several of our staff were fired last month due to a very big, very embarrassing, very avoidable HIPAA breach and one of the people fired was our assistant director’s girlfriend (yeah, he was openly dating a subordinate.). Just send in the clowns and it’s a circus.
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