Working Remotely While Staying HIPAA Compliant: Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) vs. SSL/TLS in a HIPAA Environment
Whether you’re working from home, your local coffee shop, or from the airport between layovers, you will likely need to connect to your organization’s network. A public or personal Wi-Fi network is available, but is it secure enough to be able to work remotely while...
How to Use HIPAA to Defend Against Common Cybersecurity Attacks
While much of the anti-malware technology we have to protect us from hackers has become increasingly more sophisticated, so have attackers’ methods. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), incidents of hacking affecting 500 people or more...
Microsoft Announces End of Support for Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer was once one of the biggest players in the browser game, but now it’s coming to its end of days. Starting June 15, 2022, Microsoft will end support of Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11), the last major version of Internet Explorer, and will discontinue the...
HIPAA Risk Assessment for Insurance Agents: What to Expect
As an insurance agent, you may be wondering how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) impacts your business. The law aims to protect patient privacy, and as a provider of health insurance plans, you are required to adhere to its guidelines....
Protected Health Information (PHI): Everything You Need to Know about HIPAA and PHI
What is Protected Health Information (PHI)? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a 1996 federal law that regulates privacy standards in the healthcare sector. In the early 1990s, it became clear that computers and digital records would...
HIPAA Audits for Insurance Agents
Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). One way to ensure compliance is to undergo a HIPAA compliance audit. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what...
HIPAA Training for Insurance Agents: Requirements and Strategies
Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). One important aspect of HIPAA compliance is ensuring that all staff members receive appropriate training on...
What is NIST 800-50 and How Should It Inform Your HIPAA Training?
For organizations that deal with sensitive client or employee information, (e.g., Medical Practices, Employer Groups, Business Associates, and Business Associate Subcontractors) developing a robust security plan is a necessary investment when it comes to data...