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It’s no secret that maintaining proper compliance in the healthcare industry is one of the most important obligations that businesses have in this space. But, not everybody knows everything they should about it, which could compromise the safety of patient data. Let’s explore everything you need to know about receiving a HIPAA Certification. What is HIPAA? […]
In November 2020, there were 250,000 complaints stating that HIPAA laws had been in violation. Resulting in repercussions that cost thousands of dollars in fines and even jail time up to ten years. These can be terrifying facts For those in the medical business and might make you wonder about your own business’s risk factors. Luckily, […]
Accessing patient information online is becoming more prevalent every passing year. In 2020, telehealth saw a 154% increase in use because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare organizations that transmit any electronic information connected to any transactions must figure out how to become HIPAA compliant quickly. But what does HIPAA compliance look like? More importantly, how […]
Knowing that you need to conduct a Risk Assessment for HIPAA compliance is one thing. Figuring out how to go about it is something else. For better or worse, the Office for Civil Rights does not require covered entities to use a standardized assessment form or process. This is good because it enables every organization to conduct an […]
As a healthcare provider, one of the most important responsibilities that you have is to protect patient health information. This is a responsibility that health care providers must take seriously as they have an ethical duty to protect this type of information. By law, health care providers, as well as all those persons (e.g., office managers) who […]
In the first six months of 2020, hackers breached medical databases a shocking 285 times. All told, they stole the private records of almost 32 million Americans. These figures represent an alarming new trend. Increasingly, hackers are targeting medical records in their quest to steal Americans’ identities. Unlike credit cards, the information in patients’ records can’t be […]
The illegal drug trade is worth $400 billion annually, while cybercriminals earn $600 billion each year. They find and sell our digital information to the highest bidder and use any cybersecurity weaknesses they can find against us. Protected health information has become a favorite target of hackers due to its high value. The healthcare industry […]
Last year healthcare providers across the country paid right around $12 million for HIPAA violations. These types of privacy violations are one of the biggest threats to the financial success of any healthcare provider Luckily, most HIPAA violations can be completely avoided with the right systems and procedures in place. We’ve compiled a list of […]
The most common cause of a HIPAA violation is a lack of risk assessment and remediation. One of the biggest risks that is often forgotten is employee error and mishaps. Luckily, there is an easy way to cut these risks almost entirely; a training program. When every team member knows the HIPAA procedures they’re required […]
In the ten years between 2009 and 2019, hackers broke into health information systems nearly 1500 times. In total, around 170 million Americans were affected. These breaches had real and serious consequences for both the victims and the providers who failed to properly secure their data. They led to a change in HIPAA requirements and a crackdown on non-compliant […]
Is your business operating under the jurisdiction of HIPAA? If so, do you know what does HIPAA stand for? In premise, HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This legislation has set security and data privacy provisions for the protection of medical information. Specifically for that which may be identifiable. In this article, […]
HIPAA compliance is more than establishing a general sense of security with patient information. You’re required to do more than what you believe is a “good job.” The HIPAA Security Rule demands strict compliance. And being out of compliance is more costly than establishing it. How do you know your practice meets the HIPAA security standards? Read […]
Patient health data breaches can cost providers millions of dollars in HIPAA fines, and you aren’t the only ones. Health information hacks can lead to negative financial and personal consequences for patients, too. This is why it’s so important to perform a HIPAA security risk assessment. What are the risk assessments and who needs to conduct […]
At least 88% of ransomware attacks target the healthcare industry. These security issues lead to health data breaches that cost $6.2 billion a year to fix. HIPAA laws attempted to keep patient data secure, but they weren’t able to do enough as information moved online. That’s where the HITECH act stepped in. HITECH compliance is […]
In 2021, it will be 25 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was introduced. The legislation is in place to protect the intimate and personal information associated with the medical profession. In those 25 years since the legislation was first introduced, a lot has changed. Threats have evolved dramatically and as […]
There have been a lot of questions about what local health departments and other COVID related providers can and can’t do lately. Some of those questions are about what your employer can share with medical professionals and vice versa. The detailed answers depend on the state, but there are some overarching themes everyone needs to […]