If you’ve ever worked in the medical field, you likely have a love-hate relationship with HIPAA violations. Known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines, HIPAA has incredibly strict guidelines and policies which all medical professionals must follow. And if you’re not familiar with them, it can get you in some muddy waters. …
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In today’s world, data can be almost as valuable as money. Hackers would do anything to get their hands on your social security number, address, or bank account numbers. Both businesses and individuals saw a record amount of security breaches in 2016, and that number is projected to grow exponentially. If you work in the medical …
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Millions of people visit a hospital or doctor’s office every year. This means there are countless files out there containing private health information. That’s of past and present patients. As a medical professional or administrator, it’s your professional (and personal) obligation to keep those records private. The penalties for violating HIPAA security laws are severe …
Cyber crime is becoming a very real threat for organizations across the world. One industry becoming a cyber criminal’s prime target is the healthcare industry. In 2015, an incredible 100 million patient records were globally breached. So, it is now more important than ever for organizations to follow the HIPAA security rule. For this reason, …
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With US healthcare’s mandatory move to electronic medical records, Dark Web thieves have taken full advantage of the ability to access personal details. It’s up to all medical staff and healthcare organizations to protect their electronic medical records and stay up to date with HIPAA Breach Notification Rules and breach reporting practices. With so much personal information online, …
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Not sure how to incorporate HIPAA training in your workplace? Then use our guide below to get your employees on board with HIPAA Training today. As you might already know, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, was created to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system. Companies …
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Using your own device for work is convenient and cost effective for your employer. In the health industry, many organizations and hospitals are opting to allow employees to use their own devices for work. Also, mobile technology is a useful tool with numerous online libraries and hundreds of health-related apps available at the touch of …
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Recently, the Memorial Healthcare System had to pay out $5.5 million to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over violations in their HIPAA practice and procedures. Can you be sure that your medical practice is on point when it comes to your HIPAA security and compliance? Without a consistent effort to maintain knowledge …
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When it comes to HIPAA laws, health care providers can’t afford to drop the ball. Confidentiality and security are the meat of HIPAA Privacy Regulations. Use the questions and HIPAA compliance checklist below and see how your current practice measures up. HIPAA Compliance Checklist Confidentiality HIPAA laws are centered around the importance of patient privacy. To …
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When it comes to HIPAA laws, health care providers can’t afford to drop the ball. Confidentiality and security are the meat of HIPAA Privacy Regulations. Use the questions and HIPAA compliance checklist below and see how your current practice measures up. HIPAA Compliance Checklist Confidentiality HIPAA laws are centered around the importance of patient privacy. To …
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