How the 405(d) Program Supports Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Discover how the 405(d) Program supports small healthcare organizations in meeting HICP cybersecurity standards.
Data Privacy at Risk with Health and Wellness Apps
Though you may think health data is always protected, commercial health apps aren’t governed by health privacy regulations can legally collect, share, and sell that data.
Is Facebook to Blame for a Massive HIPAA Violation?
33 of the top 100 hospitals used the Meta Pixel tracking tool which collected PII and health data of patients from their websites and sent it the social media company.
Revealing Healthcare’s Email Security ProblemÂ
Healthcare email accounts are prime targets for cyberattacks – find out why and how to prevent breaches.
Privacy vs. Confidentiality in a SOC 2: Do You Know the Differences?
Developed and maintained by the ASEC Trust Information Integrity Task Force, the Trust Services Criteria (TSC), serve as the cornerstone set of controls for SOC 2 examinations. The TSC are control criteria used throughout consulting agreements and for attestations as a guideline for auditors to accurately evaluate and create a report on controls over an …
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HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth: Avoiding HIPAA Violations During A Pandemic
Ensuring patients get the medical attention they need, while limiting interactions and travel in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, telehealth has rapidly expanded in 2020. As many offices made the shift to WFH setups and remote working, health care professionals have been encouraged to practice virtual medicine whenever possible. Yet, the recent reliance …
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HIPAA Compliance & Cell Phones: Staying Compliant While Staying Connected
HIPAA compliance and cell phones – how can you stay compliant while staying connected? Get our recommendations on privacy and security.
Do You Know the Difference Between HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules?
Are you familiar with the HIPAA Privacy Rule or HIPAA Security Rule? Read more about requirements for patient privacy and data security.
Offsite Backup and Disaster Recovery for HIPAA Compliance in 2021
Healthcare companies and business associates need to develop and implement viable contingency plans for offsite backup and disaster recovery to ensure HIPAA compliance in 2021.
Should HIPAA Audit Logs be Kept for 6 Years?
HIPAA audit logs are a vital part of any conversation surrounding HIPAA compliance since they are required to ensure full and proper monitoring of the activity on your business’s computer network. Lately, we have come across several questions asking how long audit logs must be kept, so we thought we would take an in-depth look …
Implement a Few Simple Tips To Ensure Year-End Compliance
Here’s how to give everything related to healthcare compliance a thorough review to finish out the year well.
Which Matters More: HIPAA or State Law?
There are strong rules and laws that govern how individuals’ health information is handled. Some of these are covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPAA. Some are established at the state level, whether through a law that pre-dates HIPAA or a later one that strengthens patient rights. To understand …
