Could Your Clients Be Committing One Of These 8 Most Common HIPAA Violations?

As an MSP, do you work with clients who are HIPAA covered entities or their business associates? Are you doing all you can to protect them from committing the most common HIPAA violations?

We’ve compiled a list of compliance offenses that organizations most frequently commit. We will also share a solution that will help you guard your clients against many of these violations and keep them in compliance.

The 8 Most Common HIPAA Violations 

1. Allowing Unsanctioned Access to Records
   This is one of the most prevalent HIPAA offenses committed by employees – peeking into records of family, friends, co-workers and celebrities. HIPAA privacy rules state that patient records may only be obtained and viewed for purposes of treatment, healthcare operations and payment. Any attempt to access patient data outside those purposes or by unauthorized personnel violates this mandate.