PHI Retention Requirements: A Complete Guide for HIPAA Compliance
Introduction: Understanding PHI Retention In healthcare and associated industries, retaining Protected Health Information (PHI) is critical to regulatory compliance. Knowing how long to hold onto PHI is essential for HIPAA compliance, safeguarding patient data, and...
How Often is HIPAA Training Required? What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever asked, “How often is HIPAA compliance training required?” The answer is at least once every year — and sometimes more. Here are a few things you should consider when it comes to HIPAA retraining. Annual retraining is required by HHS All organizations...
Cybersecurity Attacks Are Increasing. How Can You Keep Your Data Safe?
Phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks have surged in 2021. Following several significant data breaches in the last year, the Biden administration has urged businesses to take a proactive stance against cybersecurity attacks in order to prevent their data from...
Selecting a HIPAA Security Officer
For many companies handling Protected Health Information (PHI), ransomware attacks and other cybersecurity threats are a very real danger. Having a strong security program is important for keeping your company’s information safe. This makes choosing your HIPAA...