Access to medical records should be easy. Do not use a HIPAA Authorization form, or overcharge patients for copies if you want to comply with HIPAA. This is a hot button issue right now at the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) so it’s important to handle patients’ requests for their own records the right way.| The HIPAA E-Tool
The HIPAA Compliance Officer is your company's HIPAA Team Leader. How do you select an officer and exactly what do they do?| The HIPAA E-Tool
Even though Business Associates represent the largest group of professionals responsible for HIPAA compliance, they don't treat patients. Still, BAs face tremendous HIPAA scrutiny.| The HIPAA E-Tool