When you think of HIPAA, you probably think of patient privacy and confidentiality. And that is a major part of the legislation. It dictates who can and cannot talk about your care, with whom they can talk about it, and how much they are allowed to reveal. Its passage was a victory for patient privacy …
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) exists to protect patient information and keep their most personal details private. It places limits on sharing between providers and contractors and sets a standard for cybersecurity to protect data from hackers. The rules themselves are broad and often vague. Still, several standards guide HIPAA enforcement that …
Every story has a lesson, and every failure is a chance to grow. In 2017, medical practices experienced a horrific year of failure. If you’re in the medical field, it’s vital to understand how data breaches affect your company and your patients. It’s also important to know what you can do to prevent issues from …
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The healthcare industry is attacked by cybercriminals twice as much as other industries. The sector is particularly vulnerable due to its large cyber surface. Networks include everything from doctors offices and clinics to connected medical devices, multi-cloud SaaS and LaaS environments, and more. So how can you protect your medical practice from security attacks? In …
Medical Practices Beware: Common Cyber Security Attacks in Healthcare Read More »
You’ve probably heard of HIPAA and its PHI component, or Protected Health Information. What it is exactly might still be a bit of a mystery to you. HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was signed into effect in 1996 by Former President Bill Clinton. The main purpose of it was to …
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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a piece of legislation that was passed in 1996. It offers patients a wide variety of protections in regard to their health information. The pressure HIPAA puts on medical professionals has never been greater. This is due to the growth of reliance professionals allocate towards technology to …
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You’ve heard of HIPAA laws, and you know it’s wrong to violate them. But do you know what happens if you violate HIPAA? A HIPAA violation is a serious situation, and there are many different forms it can take. If the laws get violated, you can get in serious trouble, and so can the office …
Does your company need to be HIPAA compliant? If you’re in the health industry or do business with healthcare organizations and have access to protected health information (PHI), you’re required to comply with HIPAA rules. Failure to do so could trigger hefty fines and penalties. Penalties charged from noncompliance range from $100 to $50,000 per …
One of the worst things your company can hear is that ransomware has attacked your organization. The amount of ransomware in healthcare has only increased over time. The attackers are changing their targets to form the expertly defended finance firms and retail establishments to healthcare, the last big goal. Companies usually pay to make the …
While many of us take our privacy for granted, HIPAA laws don’t and can result in fines up to $1.5 million in a year. Even if you have a secure facility, you need to make sure that your patients and their information are protected. Make sure you include training on HIPAA laws for employees that …
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