HIPAA Archives

HIPAA Administrative Simplification Overview

November 26, 2024March 10, 2026

More than twenty years ago, Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). One of HIPAA’s five provisions—Administrative Simplification—mandated that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopt standards to streamline communications between health care providers and health plans. Administrative simplification requirements govern how providers, health plans, and clearinghouses handle electronic and administrative transactions and set privacy and securityClick here to learn moreHIPAA Administrative Simplification Overview

HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

November 23, 2024March 10, 2026

The Privacy Rule 45 CFR Part 164 Subpart E sets the standards for using and disclosing protected health information (PHI). In contrast, the Security Rule 45 CFR Part 164 Subpart C explicitly sets the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). Electronic vs. oral and paper It is important to note that the Privacy Rule applies to all forms ofClick here to learn moreHIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

Free HIPAA Knowledge Quiz

November 23, 2024March 10, 2026

This HIPAA Knowledge Questionnaire is Free and does not require an Email. You can take it as often as you like. This questionnaire will test your general knowledge of HIPAA laws, containing eighty True/False and Multiple-choice questions covering the Security Rule, Privacy Rule, workplace behavior, cybersecurity, and breach notifications. The correct answer for each question that was answered incorrectly is shown to help youClick here to learn moreFree HIPAA Knowledge Quiz

Free PHI Disclosure Decision Tool

November 15, 2024March 10, 2026

This Protected Health Information (PHI) Disclosure Decision Questionnaire is Free and does not require an Email to use. You can use it as often as you like. It follows the decision tool Health and Human Services (HHS) developed and is more user-friendly than clicking through the interactive PDF document. The questionnaire will help you understand how the Privacy Rule applies from the standpoint of theClick here to learn moreFree PHI Disclosure Decision Tool

Free Covered Entity Decision Tool

November 15, 2024March 10, 2026

This Covered Entity Decision Questionnaire is Free and does not require an Email to use. You can use it as often as you like. The questionnaire will help you determine whether an organization or individual is a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed a Covered Entity Decision Tool as anClick here to learn moreFree Covered Entity Decision Tool

How to File a HIPAA Complaint

November 12, 2024March 10, 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enforces HIPAA Administrative Simplification Requirements on behalf of Health and Human Services (HHS). The CMS enforcement activities include investigating complaints about potential noncompliance. Anyone can file a complaint against a HIPAA-covered entity. Overview of ASETT The Administrative Simplification Enforcement and Testing Tool (ASETT) is a free online tool operated by the CMS National Standards Group (NSG).Click here to learn moreHow to File a HIPAA Complaint

HIPAA Covered Entity Randomly Selected Review Process

November 12, 2024March 10, 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enforces HIPAA Administrative Simplification Requirements on behalf of the Health and Human Services (HHS). The CMS enforcement activities include proactive enforcement through Compliance Reviews. Here’s what happens when a HIPAA-covered entity is randomly selected for a review: