by HIPAAgps | Nov 16, 2017 | HIPAA News
The HIPAA Enforcement Rule provides information regarding HIPAA compliance, investigations, and fines for HIPAA violations. The HIPAA Enforcement Rule initially started as an interim final rule on “Procedures for Investigations, Imposition of Penalties, and...
by HIPAAgps | Nov 9, 2017 | HIPAA News
Ethical hackers say that phishing emails are the biggest risk to HIPAA compliance. At Black Hat 2017, a hackers convention, Bitglass surveyed 129 White Hat* and Black Hat** hackers to determine the easiest ways to get into a network and gather information. According...
by HIPAAgps | Nov 2, 2017 | HIPAA News
In order to stay up-to-date with the demands of our digital age, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) formed the final HIPAA omnibus rule in January 2013. According to HHS, the final omnibus rule was created to better protect individuals’ health...
by HIPAAgps | Oct 26, 2017 | HIPAA News
A Nebraska-based medical supply company discovered a HIPAA breach that affected more than 21,000 patients. CBS Consolidated, Inc., also known as Cornerstone Business & Management Solutions recently discovered a hacking incident while reviewing logs. The discovery...
by HIPAAgps | Oct 17, 2017 | HIPAA News
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act is an important aspect of HIPAA compliance. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the HITECH Act promotes “the adoption and meaningful use of health...
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