By Janie Ratliff | Published March 15, 2020 | Posted in Healthcare Law | Tagged Tags: employer responsibility, healthcare, HIPAA, Medical records law in Kentucky, patient privacy |
Practices for Guarding Against HIPAA Breaches in Your Company
Practices for Guarding Against HIPAA Breaches in Your Company If your company is classified as a “covered entity” (most healthcare providers are covered entities) or a “business associated” of a covered entity, you are surely aware of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA requires protection and confidential handling of individuals’ protected health Read More
Read MoreEmployer Responsibility for Workers’ Compensation in Kentucky
The Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA) lists the requirements for employers related to workers’ compensation. The benefits themselves are administered by the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims (DWC), which also enforces each employer’s compliance with the WCA. The vast majority of employers in Kentucky must comply with the WCA. Employers are subject to the legislation Read More
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