Dec 20, 2021 | end of year, HSN, Policies and Procedures, Security Reminders
As we wrap up another calendar year, getting ready for holiday break means wrapping up more than presents. Take a moment to go over a few items that you should review to make sure they are done for 2021 or ready to go in the new year. Security Risk Assessment A...
Dec 13, 2021 | HIPAA Audits, HIPAA Right to Access, HIPAA Violations, HSN
HIPAA Right to Access Initiative is Alive & Well In 2019 we witnessed the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) make it public that they were going to up their efforts when it came to enforcing the rights of an individual to access their health records. This is known as...
Dec 6, 2021 | HIPAA Violations, HSN, Remote Workforce, Security Reminders, teleconference, Telehealth
No, there isn’t such a rating system, but it might be something to consider. There are many different communication platforms that healthcare providers can use to communicate with each other, such as email, instant messenger systems, and even through social media...
Nov 29, 2021 | HIPAA Violation, HIPAA Violations, HSN
Working in healthcare means that you are certainly aware of HIPAA’s existence, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you are the resident expert on what constitutes compliance. You know what you can or can’t do – generally speaking. Most likely, you follow the rules as...
Nov 22, 2021 | holiday scams, HSN, Scams, Security Reminders
Seasonal Scams in Healthcare We’re entering the time of year that gives a lot of us to be thankful for, especially as more of us can gather in person. But this doesn’t necessarily mean a break for those who work in healthcare as we all know. Your jobs don’t stop...
Nov 15, 2021 | Administrative Safeguards, HIPAA Security Rule, HSN, Policies and Procedures
The HIPAA Security Rule requires healthcare providers and their business associates to implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect the electronic Protected Health Information (PHI) that they utilize. It establishes national standards to...
