The Consequences of HIPAA Non-Compliance for Insurance Agents
Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Failure to comply ...
3 Reasons Insurance Agents Need to Follow HIPAA
Health insurance agents became covered under HIPAA with the HITECH Act of 2009.
The inclusion of insurance agents was a response to the increasing use of electronic ...
Deadline to Report 2023 Small Breaches to Health and Human Services (HHS)
HIPAA breaches affecting less than 500 individuals in 2023 must be reported to the US Department of Health and Human Services by March 1, 2024
An organization has two ...
Microsoft End of Support for 2023
Each year, we publish Microsoft’s End of Support list because using up-to-date software is essential for HIPAA compliance. Microsoft will terminate support for earlier ...
Top 10 Total HIPAA Blog Posts of 2022
Throughout 2022, Total HIPAA has focused on providing information that will keep your organization HIPAA compliant and secure by blogging on relevant topics that matter. This ...
Why Insurance Agents Need to Be HIPAA Compliant
The world of HIPAA compliance is often confusing and complex. It can be hard to tell what exactly the standards and requirements are and to whom they apply. Whether you’re an ...
OCR Settlement Proves Quick Breach Response Can Protect Your Business
If you’re a Covered Entity or someone who is affected by HIPAA laws and regulations, you know as well as anyone that a data breach can have serious repercussions on your ...
What to Do If a Client or Auditor Asks for a Pen Test
If your organization handles sensitive information, you may encounter a client, security auditor, or third party asking for a copy of your most recent penetration test. This ...
Is Gmail’s Confidential Mode HIPAA Compliant?
Gmail is exceedingly popular among email users for both personal and business purposes — and for good reason. It’s the second most widely-used email platform, after Apple ...
Basic HIPAA Guidelines: Annual Update 2022
We recently hosted a webinar, “Annual HIPAA Requirements and Security Standards,” in which we discussed annual HIPAA requirements, document review, and the compliance ...
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