Hushmail: A Comprehensive Review for HIPAA Compliance
Introduction In today’s digital age, safeguarding sensitive patient information (PHI) is paramount for healthcare organizations. HIPAA compliance mandates stringent security measures, including the use of robust email encryption services. Hushmail, a trusted...
A Comprehensive Deep Dive into Barracuda Email Encryption
First Impressions: Barracuda, a titan in the cybersecurity industry, offers a powerful email encryption service designed specifically for HIPAA compliance. In today’s digital healthcare landscape, safeguarding sensitive patient data (PHI) is paramount. Barracuda...
HIPAA Access Control: Safeguarding ePHI and Protecting Your Business
In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive data is paramount. This is especially true for organizations that handle electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), whether you’re a healthcare provider, a business associate, or even an agent or broker...
Understanding the Common Agency Provision in HIPAA – aka “Basis for a Civil Money Penalty,” or 45 CFR § 160.402
Who does this apply to? In the extensive world of rules and regulations related to HIPAA, it’s crucial to have a clear grasp of specific rules for both legal and ethical reasons. Section 45 CFR § 160.402 is often referred to as the “Common Agency...