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Protected Health Information (PHI): Everything You Need to Know about HIPAA and PHI
What is Protected Health Information (PHI)? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a 1996 federal law that regulates privacy standards in the healthcare sector. In the...
Can You Share PHI Over Phone or Text?
We live in a fast-paced, digital world where information is shared more quickly than it ever has been. Between high-speed computers, smartphones, and the constant “ping” of a new notification, speed...
What is NIST 800-50 and How Should It Inform Your HIPAA Training?
For organizations that deal with sensitive client or employee information, (e.g., Medical Practices, Employer Groups, Business Associates, and Business Associate Subcontractors) developing a robust...
HIPAA Enforcement: 2019 Projections for Agents and Brokers
Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently talked with David Smith, a nationally recognized ...
HIPAA, HITECH, and the OMNIBUS Rule: What Are They?
“HIPAA.” “HITECH.” “Omnibus Rule.” Are these words as commonplace in your organization as “insurance” or ...
New York Cybersecurity Laws UPDATE
In addition to the requirements set forth by HIPAA, we are seeing more and more states enforce their own ...
Is Gmail HIPAA Compliant Email? – Well, It Can Be!
Andrew Kroninger, Total HIPAA’s Director of Customer Success, recently interviewed Gil Vidal, founder and CEO of ...
Microsoft End of Support for 2019
Every year, we publish Microsoft's End of Support list because using up-to-date programming is key for HIPAA ...
Proper Disposal of PHI In Accordance With HIPAA
Disposal of PHI is one of the things many people neglect when dealing with Protected Health Information. Let's ...
Preparing Contractors for HIPAA Compliance
Employers are responsible for contractors and temporary employee’s compliance with HIPAA.
Here are two ...
November is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Implementing cybersecurity policies is one of the most effective ways to protect your clients’ or employees’ PHI. ...
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) – Most People’s Connection to HIPAA
When you mention HIPAA, most people reference the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) they received at the hospital, ...
HIPAA Sanction Policies: What Employees and Employers Need to Know
When it comes to HIPAA law, the sanction policy is one of the most important factors employees must be aware of. ...
How to Ensure the Safety of Your Backups
We have witnessed an explosion of technological innovation since HIPAA was enacted in 1996. Most businesses ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Block Hackers with HIPAA Training
HIPAA Rules require that your organization provide training to employees on privacy and security awareness. ...
WARNING: Your Fax Machine Could be Used to Hack You!
American businesses have used fax machines to transmit images via telephone lines since the late 1980s. Now, ...
How a VPN Can Help with HIPAA Compliance
Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA, recently discussed the importance of a VPN for groups that ...
HIPAA Demands Smart Decisions for Smart Phones
If you had to guess how many Americans use a smartphone, what would your answer be? If it seems to you like ...
Cyber Thieves Thrive During Natural Disasters-Test
What better time to exploit the kindness of well-meaning people who want to help victims than during natural ...
Attacks on Email Accounts are on the Rise!
The threat of compromised business email spans across all industries. From healthcare to manufacturing – both ...
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