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...
Update: Increase in Estimated Cost of a HIPAA Breach
With Phase 2 of HIPAA audits in full swing, many companies are worried about potential fines and penalties from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). However, the cost of a breach can cost a lot more than any fines from OCR. The easiest way to avoid the financial impact...
How HIPAA Can Help Deter Hackers
The number of hacks and breaches that occur continues to rise exponentially. Though you may have security measures in place, hackers are finding new ways to infiltrate your system. So, what can you do to stay one step ahead of the hackers? A 2015 Reader’s Digest...
Do You Have a Disaster Recovery Plan, and Have You Tested It?
As much as we hope every business is preparing a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) to deal with the growing technological advancements with storing and sharing ePHI, at this moment in time the majority are still lagging behind. When your company’s data or the Protected...