HIPAA and Cloud Computing
On October 7, 2016, HHS released a guidance on HIPAA and cloud computing.¹ As the use of cloud computing continues to grow, it is important for HIPAA covered entities and their Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to understand how they can use cloud computing while still...
Update: Disaster Recovery
In the midst of tropical storm season, we want to remind you of the importance of a Disaster Recovery Plan. The most recent storm, Hermine, has caused floods and flash flooding in many areas of the Southeastern US. Natural disasters like this are exactly why we need...
HHS is Focusing in on Small Breaches
If you think HIPAA won’t be enforced for small breaches, think again. On August 18, 2016, OCR announced its intent to focus in on smaller breaches. The announcement states “Beginning this month, OCR has begun an initiative to more widely investigate the root causes of...