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10 Facts About the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule and Breach Reporting

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, […]

How to Get Your Employees on Board With HIPAA Training

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 […]

The Number One HIPAA Security Rule for all BYOD Programs

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 […]

Is Your Medical Practice Following These HIPAA Security Guidelines?

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 […]

The HIPAA Compliance Checklist Your Practice Needs to Follow

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 […]

The HIPAA Compliance Checklist Your Practice Needs to Follow

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 […]