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Who is Responsible for Employee Health Information?
Organizations are responsible for protecting their employees' personal information. This is regulated under different laws, and by different state and federal agencies. Depending on the kinds of...
Building a Culture of Compliance
Culture takes shape in every type of organization, whether it's a business or a sports team. This happens as certain behaviors become the norm, whether by design or by accident. Prosperous companies...
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 §...
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Working Remotely While Staying HIPAA Compliant: Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) vs. SSL/TLS in a HIPAA Environment
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How to Use HIPAA to Defend Against Common Cybersecurity Attacks
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HIPAA Risk Assessment for Insurance Agents: What to Expect
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Protected Health Information (PHI): Everything You Need to Know about HIPAA and PHI
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HIPAA Audits for Insurance Agents
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How HIPAA Safeguards Can Help You Safely Transmit PHI
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New OCR Guidelines for Defending Against Cybersecurity Attacks
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HIPAA Compliance in Marketing and Communications for Insurance Agents
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Password Best Practices Are Changing. How Should You Adapt?
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HIPAA and ERISA: Everything You Need to Know
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Deadline for Reporting Small HIPAA Breaches Is March 1st
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How to Ensure HIPAA Compliance While Storing PHI on the Cloud
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How to Maintain HIPAA Compliance in Public Cloud Environments
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Password Manager Recommendations for Simpler, Better Security
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