cybersecurity threats

Cybersecurity Threats Are on the Rise in the Midst of Coronavirus

Did you know that over 2 million people had their medical identity stolen in 2014 alone?  Medical identity theft is now a big business for cyber hackers. If even one of your patients has their medical identity stolen it can cost them…

Patient Education: What Patients Need to Know About the HIPAA Act

  In today's modern Digital Era, data and information are at a lower risk than before. While storing your patient's data in a software system is convenient, there are things to consider.  The truth is, the government recognizes…

HIPAA Horror Stories: 5 True HIPAA Violation Cases

  Between April 2003 and August 2019, there have been 39,132 HIPAA violation complaints made. Out of those complaints, 30% were found to have no violations. 70% made corrective actions. While it's great that most HIPAA violation…

An Employer’s Guide to HIPAA Training for Employees

  Compared to anywhere else on the planet, the cost of a data breach is highest in the United States. If you're reckless with your customer or client information, you could be putting your company at risk. You'll risk losing the trust…

How to Tell the Difference Between a Call from Apple and a Phishing Scam

Millions of people use Apple’s iPhone, computers and other peripherals as part of their everyday lives. With so many people devoted to Apple and its products, it’s not surprising that scammers take advantage of this through elaborate…

Serious Security: How to Prevent Data Breaches in the Workplace

  Did you know that more than 3 billion Yahoo accounts were hacked back in 2016, resulting in one of the largest data breaches worldwide? Moreover, studies show that approximately 60 million Americans are affected by identity theft…
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How to Know Whether a Legal Threat Is a Phishing Scam

Somewhere in the late 90's hackers began sending out emails in the attempt to get a hold of users' passwords and other private information. These emails would generally contain some form of "bait" or lure, sent out to a network of users…

10 Tips to Protect Your Company Website From Hackers

Every business has to have measures in place to prevent hacking. This is especially true in the healthcare industry. You have to abide by HIPPA regulations and keep your patients’ data safe and secure. Healthcare is a particular target…

7 Ways to Secure Your Network Infrastructure

The number of HIPAA violations have been rising over the last decade, and the penalties have been rising. In 2018, there were 11 violations and almost $30 million in penalties. Your organization can't afford to be one of these statistics.…
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Learn the Easy Step by Step Process to Fill out a Hipaa Form

Last year, over $25 million worth of HIPAA penalties were paid out. No doubt about it: HIPAA compliance is important. But the money shouldn't be what motivates you. When you have a HIPAA compliance violation, clients lose trust in…

A simple step-by-step guide to HIPAA regulations

A single HIPAA regulations violation can cost your business up to $1.5 million. The thicket of HIPAA compliance is a gigantic labyrinth that keeps health care providers from doing what they love most -helping people. The health care industry…
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Who Enforces HIPAA? Everything You Need to Know About HIPAA Enforcement

If you work in the medical field, you hear the word "HIPAA" thrown around on a daily basis. Most know it as a set of rules and know that bad things can happen if you break those rules. For many, that's where their knowledge of HIPAA ends.…
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HIPAA Compliance for Medical Offices: How to Become Compliant in 8 Steps

It's no secret in the medical field that compliance with HIPAA is one of the biggest areas of concern. In 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights received a record-breaking $28,683,400 for breaches of HIPAA.…
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What’s New In 2019: Changes to HIPAA Laws, Rules & Regulations

You know you've worked hard to make sure your office's privacy compliance meets and exceeds what the law requires. We're sure you want to maintain that level of service to your patients, so we're here to help you keep up with any…
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Why Was HIPAA Created? A Brief History of the HIPAA Law

HIPAA law is used in every pharmacy, medical office, health insurance company, and more. But did you know that the original goal of HIPAA was not to protect electronic patient information at all? How did HIPAA evolve into the laws that…
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Does HIPAA Apply After Death? Everything You Should Know

HIPAA regulations benefit consumers by protecting sensitive and private health information. Each year, over 84% of adults and 94% of children see a health professional.  That's a lot of personal health information floating around in cyberspace!…