Comparing HIPAA and NIST
In the ever-evolving landscape of data security and privacy, two key frameworks have emerged as significant players: HIPAA and NIST. Both emphasize the importance of safeguarding sensitive information, but they have key differences in their scope, mandate, and...
Building a Culture of Compliance
Culture takes shape in every type of organization, whether it’s a business or a sports team. This happens as certain behaviors become the norm, whether by design or by accident. Prosperous companies make deliberate choices about the qualities they want their...
How to Fail a HIPAA Audit as an Employer
So you’ve decided to go self-funded* for the employee health plan at your company. You may have been wondering if this means you’ll have to do something about “HIPAA”. If that didn’t cross your mind, hopefully you have a benefits manager or an insurance agent...
Case Study- Hook, Line, and Sinker: Falling for a Phishing Scam
A HIPAA Prime client emailed and called us on a Tuesday afternoon to let us know that earlier that day their email had been hacked and a phishing email was sent out to over 1,000 contacts that included clients. The Total HIPAA Compliance Team immediately called...