How to Dispose of Protected Health Information & Medical Records
Disposing of Protected Health Information (PHI) is a critical aspect of HIPAA compliance that many organizations overlook. Knowing how to dispose of protected health ...
Preparing Contractors for HIPAA Compliance
Employers are responsible for contractors and temporary employee’s compliance with HIPAA.
Here are two examples. You’re a small medical practice whose head nurse goes out ...
November is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Implementing cybersecurity policies is one of the most effective ways to protect your clients’ or employees’ PHI. Hackers frequently target databases containing sensitive ...
Navigating the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP): A Step-by-Step Guide for Employers
Your Guide to the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP): Key HIPAA Requirements for Employers
Understanding the NPP: What It Means for Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
The ...
Demystifying HIPAA Sanctions: A Guide for Employers and Healthcare Workers
HIPAA Violations and Consequences: A Guide for Employers and Healthcare Workers
Understanding HIPAA Sanction Policies: Protecting Your Business and Patient Privacy
The ...
How to Ensure the Safety of Your Backups
We have witnessed an explosion of technological innovation since HIPAA was enacted in 1996. Most businesses swapped their filing cabinets for cloud computing systems years ...
Data Breach: 10 Ways to Prevent This Potential Nightmare
This month, we devoted multiple blog posts to covering major HIPAA violations and their penalties. Today’s post will explain the most common causes of breaches and the ...
HIPAA and Cloud Computing
On October 7, 2016, HHS released a guidance on HIPAA and cloud computing.¹ As the use of cloud computing continues to grow, it is important for HIPAA covered entities and ...
How to Dispose of Electronic Devices if You Are Dealing With Electronic Protected Health Information
People get rid of electronic devices all the time. There’s always a newer, stronger, more sophisticated version of your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. If you’re dealing with ...
Block Hackers with HIPAA Training
HIPAA Rules require that your organization provide training to employees on privacy and security awareness. Employees should know about the law as well as your organization’s ...
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