The new and final HIPAA and HITECH rules require healthcare providers to analyze their use and storage of Patient Health Information (PHI) including communication from physicians to colleagues, staff, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. The requirement is to use a secure, encrypted method of communicating PHI and to implement an office policy surrounding that communication. One of the risks many doctors…
Thanks to everyone that attended our HIPAA Compliance Workshop on Wednesday, September 11th. We enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces and meeting some new people as well. The workshop was a huge success with over 100 in attendance. Each practice received a 3-ring Compliance Binder full of examples, forms, and templates to take back to the office and begin to…
Is your practice ready for the looming deadline of September 23rd? That’s the date set for all medical providers to be in compliance with the HIPAA regulations. If you’re not ready, you’re not alone. That’s why The Keane Insurance Group is sponsoring a HIPAA workshop in St. Louis on September 11th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are bringing…