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Key Definitions – Office of Compliance – UW–Madison

PHI is the term HIPAA uses to describe the information that it protects. PHI is “individually identifiable health information” (see next definition) maintained or transmitted by a Covered Entity. PHI does not include individually identifiable healthSee more

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Researcher FAQs – Office of Compliance – UW–Madison

WEBA signed patient authorization is obtained from the individual whose PHI is sought for research. Waiver by an IRB of the authorization requirement for use of individually identifiable PHI for research. Complete de-identification of the data. Conversion of the PHI to a limited data set (HIPAA requires the researcher to enter into a data use

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HIPAA – Researchers – Office of Compliance – UW–Madison

WEBWhen HIPAA took effect in 2003, it outlined new procedures for collecting and sharing protected health information (“PHI”) in research. Unless one of the exceptions discussed below applies, investigators who wish to use or disclose PHI for research purposes must first obtain a signed authorization from each research subject.

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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

WEBThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to protecting the privacy and security of health information, as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH). HIPAA and HITECH establish …

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Approved Tools for Exchanging and Storing PHI

WEBThe following link provides a current list of approved tools: Tools for Exchanging ePHI. This reference is intended to facilitate the use of approved tools for exchanging, capturing, analyzing, and/or storing the Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients and research subjects in accordance with HIPAA.

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HIPAA – Office of Compliance – UW–Madison

WEBThe following link provides a current list of approved tools: Tools for Exchanging ePHI. This reference is intended to facilitate the use of approved tools for exchanging, capturing, analyzing, and/or storing the Protected Health Information …

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HIPAA Frequently Asked Questions

WEBThe portion subject to HIPAA is referred to as the UW-Madison “Health Care Component” (or “HCC”). Researchers and key study personnel who conduct research involving the use of Protected Health Information (“PHI”) in collaboration with researchers whose primary appointments are within clearly defined units of the HCC are considered

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Mental Health Apps Aren’t All As Private As You May Think

WEBAs a recent Consumer Reports investigation has found, these apps take widely varied approaches to helping people handle psychological challenges—and they are just as varied in how they handle the privacy of their users. Type “mental health” or a condition such as anxiety or depression into an app store search bar, and you can end …

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HIPAA – Business Associates – Office of Compliance – …

WEBNote. UW-Madison employees and agents wishing to create, obtain or maintain protected health information, while performing services for a covered entity as a business associate, must familiarize themselves with the information below; this includes business associate training and making certain certifications before UW-Madison will execute a business …

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HIPAA – Training – Office of Compliance – UW–Madison

WEBHIPAA TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES, STAFF, AND STUDENTS WITH UW-MADISON NetIDs (Academic Year 2023-24 Annual Training due 11/10/23): If you are a member of the UW-Madison campus and belong to a unit of our HIPAA-covered Health Care Component (HCC), you will be automatically enrolled in our HIPAA training upon association with the …

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Health Link Access for UWSMPH Medical Students

WEBIn light of curriculum redesign, UW Health now deploys full medical student Health Link access starting in the 1st year of medical school. This allows our medical students to utilize Health Link as any other UW Health physicians can, short of finalizing notes or signing orders. We expect this broad Health Link access to enhance medical …

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UW-Madison HIPAA Training

WEBHIPAA and UW-Madison’s HIPAA Training Policy require training all members of the UW-Madison “workforce” before they gain access to protected health information, and on an annual basis thereafter. Workforce members who do not work with protected health information are trained annually.

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HIPAA Compliance Governance Structure at UW-Madison

WEB500 Lincoln Drive, 361 Bascom Hall, Madison, Wisconsin 53706 www.compliance.wisc.edu | [email protected] | 608-265-6018 . HIPAA Compliance Governance Structure at UW-Madison

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Talaska, JD, CHPC, Jack – Office of Compliance – UW–Madison

WEBContact Us. 361 Bascom Hall 500 Lincoln Drive Madison, WI 53706 Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:45am-4:30pm Relay calls accepted. Email: [email protected] Phone: (608) 265-6018

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Who We Are – Office of Compliance – UW–Madison

WEBThe Office of Compliance’s core values – ethics, expertise, support, integrity, excellence, collaboration, care and dynamism – guide us in our work. Compliance matters. As foundational and aspirational principles, compliance protects both people and institutions. We look forward to working with you in this worthy endeavor.

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Assistance and Service Animals – Office of Compliance – …

WEBAssistance animals are service animals and emotional support animals, and they fulfill important roles for people with disabilities. They provide access to services, programs, activities, employment, and dwellings. Information on the rights and requirements of assistance animals, answers to frequently asked questions, and a guide to assist with …

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Policies and Forms – Office of Compliance – UW–Madison

WEBRelated Form: Checklist for UW-Madison Business Associates. 6.3 (UW-118) Use of and Safeguards for PHI by UW-Madison Internal Business Support Personnel. 7.1 (UW-119) Requests by Patients for an Accounting of Certain Disclosures. 7.2 (UW-120) Requests by Patients to Amend Protected Health Information.

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Office of Compliance – University of Wisconsin-Madison – …

WEBCompliance at UW-Madison Compliance is the action of understanding and adhering to prescribed laws, regulations, standards and policies. At UW-Madison, as is true throughout all of higher education, compliance impacts virtually every aspect of our instructional, research, and service endeavors. Compliance is not policing behavior or looking for …

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Employee Support Information – Office of Compliance – …

WEBThe information below is focused on the needs of employees who have experienced sexual misconduct. For resources available to students, see Student Information. For complete policy information, see the UW-Madison Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence. Getting Started Definitions | Recognize the signs of abuse | Navigate your response …

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