HIPAA Compliance
As a healthcare organization, HealthBridgeMD LLC is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Key HIPAA Requirements
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Administrative Safeguards
Technical
Safeguards
Physical
Safeguards

HealthBridgeMD LLC Compliance Measures
1. Designated HIPAA Compliance Officer: Responsible for overseeing HIPAA compliance and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
2. HIPAA Policies and Procedures: Developed and implemented to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
3. Employee Training: Regular training sessions to educate employees on HIPAA policies and procedures.
4. Risk Analysis and Management: Regular risk analyses to identify potential risks to PHI and implement measures to mitigate them.
5. Incident Response Plan: Established to respond to security incidents, including breaches of unsecured PHI.
Patient Rights
Right to Access
Patients have the right to access their PHI in a designated record set.
Right to Amend
Patients have the right to request amendments to their PHI.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
Patients have the right to receive an accounting of disclosures of their PHI.
Right to Request Restrictions
Patients have the right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of their PHI.
Breach Notification
In the event of a breach involving unsecured PHI, HealthBridgeMD will notify affected individuals and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the required time-frame (60 days).
Compliance Monitoring and Auditing:
Regular monitoring and auditing will be conducted to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and to identify areas for improvement.
By implementing these measures, HealthBridgeMD LLC demonstrates its commitment to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI and maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
