HIPAA violations are a regular occurrence in the medical field. But you might be surprised to discover that there have been over 160,000 HIPAA complaints since 2003. The HIPAA Privacy Rule is a set of federally mandated standards used to protect the privacy of medical records. It might seem like common sense to protect patient’s …
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HIPAA compliance training is crucial to healthcare and medical professionals everywhere. Most importantly, it is an ongoing process to ensure staff are fully compliant in the protection of a patient’s protected health information, or “PHI” for short. Additionally, HIPAA compliance training protects you from potential fines and penalties for HIPAA and HITECH violations. Your practice …
Running a medical facility today means focusing on the safety and security of your patients and their data. Not only is this an ethical responsibility, it is also a legal one. That’s why every hospital and health care provider needs to be prepared to maintain HIPAA IT compliance. Being compliant is about more than just …
HIPAA IT Compliance: Let’s Talk About Cyber Security Read More »
While a HIPAA audit is something you might be dreading, it is necessary. They can be intimidating and stressful, but they are an important part of protecting crucial information. Healthcare information is one of the most highly targeted areas for cyber attacks; the information company Experian predicts that it will be “the most targeted sector” in …
It’s increasingly important for a good medical practice to communicate with its patients, and one of those options is via email. Well, there might be a better way to word that. Here’s another. Every practice should be able to communicate with their patients via email in the correct, secure way. Some info might cross a …
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Do you work in healthcare or related medical field? Do you work in the administrative side of a medical office? If so, then you know the importance of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) in your workplace. But how up-to-date are you, really? Are you aware of all the laws? What about the rest of …
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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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