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HIPAA Compliance and Medical Records Exchange

HIPAA Compliance and Medical Records Exchange: A Complete Guide for Providers

HIPAA compliance isn’t always straightforward, but learning the ins and outs is critical. Medical records no longer move in a straight line from “request” to “release.” They flow through portals, fax lines, HIEs, APIs, vendor platforms, and email inboxes that live in every corner of your organization. Regulators are paying attention. As of October 31, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has received more than 374,000 HIPAA complaints since the Privacy Rule went into effect and has initiated over

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PHI vs PII: Guide for Healthcare Professionals

PHI vs PII: Guide for Healthcare Professionals

If you work in healthcare, you probably hear people use “PHI” and “PII” as if they mean the same thing. In meetings, emails, policies, and vendor discussions, the PHI vs PII line often blurs. The way you classify PHI vs PII changes which laws apply, how you design safeguards, what your contracts must say, and how you respond when something goes wrong. Misunderstanding PHI vs PII can lead to confusing data maps, inconsistent access controls, and breach responses that either

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