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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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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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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 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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Is Texting HIPAA Compliant?

How can healthcare providers use text messaging when it comes to patient information?


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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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