Changes for HIPAA Enforcement – News From the 2019 HIPAA Summit
The 2019 HIPAA Summit recently ended and boy, was there a lot of information given out. The keynote was given by Roger Severino, the Director of the Department of Health… Read more »
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Health Apps are Sharing User Data and Aren’t Covered by HIPAA Laws
Health apps have begun to boom as users want to track various aspects of their health. Many are designed to encourage healthier living or to help with various health issues…. Read more »
Case Study – Ransomware Attack Exposes 400,000 Patient Records
A ransomware attack can be a frightening thing and they are increasing. This threat poses a higher danger to medical practices because of HIPAA regulations. A ransomware infection for HIPAA… Read more »
Securely erase your old computers or destroy the drives
As practices start to upgrade their Windows 7 computers, what they will do with the old computers is an important consideration. Before donating or giving them away, make sure the… Read more »
Used Hard Drives Sold Online Contain Sensitive Data, Potential HIPAA Nightmare
In the technology field, it’s inevitable that older devices get replaced. With Windows 7 reaching its end of life in January 2020, many practices will be doing just that. But… Read more »
Case Study – Stolen Laptop Leads to Costly HIPAA Fines
Laptops have become extremely common in medical practices. Their portability allows for physicians to take them from room to room to chart patient visits. But their portability is also what… Read more »
Stolen laptops can lead to large HIPAA fines…
If your practice uses mobile devices, be sure to encrypt them. If they are stolen and contain PHI, it could lead to very expensive fines.
Stop using weak passwords! Millions use 123456 as password
A new study has revealed that despite numerous online breaches, users are still using weak passwords. The study has shown that the situation isn’t getting better and users aren’t changing… Read more »
Case Study – Not Having a HIPAA Risk Assessment Costs $1,550,000
The HIPAA Security Rule requires that all Covered Entities and Business Associates conduct a thorough Risk Assessment of their businesses. This was first introduced in the Privacy Rule but was… Read more »
How important is a HIPAA Risk Assessment?
How important is a HIPAA Risk Assessment for your practice? Besides being required under the HIPAA Security Rule, 45 CFR § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A), it’s also critical for the security of your… Read more »