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Protecting Patient Data: A Guide to Cybersecurity and Breach Response
The digital transformation of patient data management has brought convenience, efficiency, and new challenges in cybersecurity.
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Quick Social Media Do's and Don'ts
What information is okay to post on social media?
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Recent Third-Party Data Breaches Stress the Need for HIPAA Compliance in Healthcare
The Reason Good Business Associate Compliance is So Important
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Hospital Cyberattack Causes Chaos: Guarding Patient Care
Digitalization in Healthcare: Benefits and Cybersecurity Concerns
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Did You Get Those Tracking Pixels Off Your Website?
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AI Chatbot Warning
Chatbots like “Bard” and “ChatGPT” are dramatically changing the landscape in companies everywhere, but they pose significant risks when used incorrectly.
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The Next Phase of Digital Transformation in Healthcare
In a recent study, three areas stood out as key focuses for organizations in this new phase of "digital transformation."
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Three New Resources
We wanted to call your attention to three resources that were published recently.
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A Passwordless Future
Examining the security impacts of passwords and password sharing.
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Four Critical Physical Safeguards
Looking into the physical safeguards necessary to protect PHI.
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The Danger of Data Pixels
Defining tracking pixels and analyzing why you need to be aware of them.
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Cybersecurity Spend Will Increase in 91% of Organizations
Examining why cybersecurity spending is increasing and what it means for your organization.
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Why Conduct Your HIPAA Security Risk Assessment With Medcurity?
Are you looking for a vendor to help complete your SRA this year?
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Security Challenge: Your Outdated OS
Examining how outdated operating systems pose a risk and how to mitigate that risk.
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New Mobile Device Security Checklist from HC3
Learn about the new guidance from HC3 regarding Mobile Device Security.
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What is the Minimum Necessary Standard?
Examining the Minimum Necessary Standard and what it means for your organization.
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New HHS Cybersecurity Guidance Released
HHS releases a new cybersecurity framework implementation guide.
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Wave of HIPAA Complaints Leads to OCR Restructuring
Looking at the recent OCR restructure and what it means for your organization.
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Checklist: 11 Steps to Securing Physical PHI
Identifying steps to take today to securely protect physical PHI.
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The Value of Cybersecurity Benchmarking in Healthcare
Understanding the value of benchmarking when it comes to preventing cyberattacks.
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Prioritizing Security Amidst Increasing Cloud Adoption
Looking at how the increasing use of cloud technology has increased the need for proper security protocols.
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OCR Highlights Requirements for Online Tracking
Examining the dangers of online tracking when it comes to protecting PHI.
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Staying Secure in a Rapidly Changing Digital World
Examining how to ensure your PHI stays protected in 2023.
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New OCR Video Clarifies HITECH Amendment
Explaining the significance of a new OCR video regarding the HITECH amendment.
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HIPAA Breaches: What's Happening Today
Examining the latest breaches in the healthcare industry.
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More Connection = Higher Risk
Learn how healthcare professionals can protect themselves from the increased risk that comes with increased connectivity.
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This Ransomware Group is Actively Targeting Healthcare Organizations
Learn more about the "Diaxin Team" cybercrime group and what this means for your organization.
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The Impact of Cybercrime: How Hackers are Harming Providers
Learn more about how cybercrime impacts healthcare and how we can mitigate the effects.
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Small Practices Facing Right of Access Cases
Reviewing recent HIPAA Right of Access litigation against smaller practices.
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The HIPAA Security Risk Assessment - The Purpose of HIPAA
Examining the purpose of HIPAA and the role of the Security Risk Assessment.
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IBM Security’s 2022 “Cost of a Data Breach Report”
Learn more about the recent IBM Report regarding data breaches across all industries, including healthcare.
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11 Right of Access Cases Settled
Reviewing recent HIPAA Right of Access litigation.
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Your FAQs, Answered by Amanda Hepper
Find the answers here to your Frequently Asked Questions regarding HIPAA.
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What the New MIPS SAFER Assessment Measure Means for Your Organization
Learn more about how the new MIPS SAFER Self-Assessment Measure May Impact Your Organization.
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What are the SAFER guides?
Learn more about the SAFER Guides and how your practice may be affected.
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Announcing the Launch of a New SAFER Guides Self-Assessment
We are excited to announce the launch of our newest tool: the SAFER Guides Self-Assessment
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Meta Sued for Collecting Patient Data
Examining why Meta is facing a lawsuit for collecting patient data.
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Responses to the OCR’s Request for Information
Looking at responses to the OCR's feedback request on two requirements under the HITECH Act.
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Physical Safeguards: Protecting Data From Hazards and Unauthorized Access
Looking at the physical safeguards requirement as required in the HIPAA Security Rule.
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New Data Breach Report: Cybersecurity Stats in Healthcare
Looking at the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report and what this means for the healthcare industry.
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Hackers in 2022: Buying Network Access and Using Providers' Tools Against Them
Examining how cyber criminals are changing their tactics to take advantage of existing vulnerabilities.
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Set the Record Straight: Common HIPAA Compliance Misconceptions
Separating fact from fiction when looking at 2 common HIPAA misconceptions.
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The HIPAA Security Risk Assessment - Technical Safeguards
Examining the technical safeguards required under HIPAA.
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Preventing Threats Inside Your Organization
Examining the threats that insiders can pose to your organizational security and steps to prevent insider breaches.
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The HIPAA Security Risk Assessment - Physical Safeguards
Examining the Physical Safeguards component of the HIPAA Security Rule.
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The OCR Seeks Public Comment Regarding the HITECH Act
Looking at specific steps taken by the OCR to support healthcare providers in the recent cyber environment.
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What NOT to Do: Four OCR Enforcement Actions
The OCR recently announced 4 new enforcement actions. Here's what to know and preventative measures to take now.
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Conti Ransomware is Still a Threat
Looking at the most recent ransomware threats and what steps your organization can take to protect itself.
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OCR Director Urges Providers to Strengthen Cyber Posture
What the this update means for your practice and the healthcare industry.
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HIPAA May Be Getting an Update
Examining what this update could look like and what you need to know moving forward.
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Hackers Are Targeting You Through Your Vendors
How many cyber attacks originate from vendors, and what does that mean for your organization?
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HIPAA in 2022
Reviewing cyber security threats from the past year and looking forward to HIPAA in 2022
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MACRA/MIPS and the Security Risk Analysis
HIPAA compliance can benefit your organization’s MACRA/MIPS reimbursement.
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6 Questions to Ask Every Potential Business Associate
To protect PHI, it's important to vet every potential vendor before you sign a business associate agreement.
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Password Policies for Healthcare Organizations
Don't let weak passwords lead to a HIPAA breach.
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Hold Your Vendors Accountable
What is a Business Associate Agreement, and when do you need one?
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Keep Medical Records Off the Dark Web
Patient data on the dark web: Why do cyber criminals like medical records, and how should you protect your patients?
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Ransomware: Hospitals Held Hostage
Ransomware Attacks are an increasingly common threat in healthcare.
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The HIPAA Security Risk Assessment - Administrative Safeguards
Examining the Administrative Safeguards required in the SRA.
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Is Texting HIPAA Compliant?
How can healthcare providers use text messaging when it comes to patient information?
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The HIPAA Security Risk Assessment
Examining the HIPAA Security Risk Analysis (SRA)
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Could Blockchain Be a Game Changer for the Healthcare Industry?
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The HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard
What is the Minimum Necessary Standard, and how could it change under proposed Privacy Rule changes?
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