Category: Risk Assessment

Unsupported Software Can Lead to HIPAA Violations

For the medical practice, keeping current with software releases is not only a good idea, but it’s also the law. Under the HIPAA Security Rule, using any unsupported software increases… Read more »

Computer Security, HIPAA Compliance, HIPAA Violations, Risk Assessment

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 »

Case Studies, HIPAA Violations, Risk Assessment