How to Implement a HIPAA Compliance Plan

Find out what you need in order to implement a HIPAA Compliance Plan in your office. Maybe your organization is new, and you’re just starting on the road to HIPAA Compliance, or maybe you have been working in the field for a while and seen HIPAA change throughout the...

Strengthen the Weakest Link in HIPAA Security

In all areas of cybersecurity, from HIPAA compliance to payment processing, humans are often seen as the weakest links in the system. However, through education and training, you can equip your health care team to be strong, instrumental links in your HIPAA security....

OCR Answers Question on Ransomware: Breach/No Breach?

On July 11, the director of the Office for Civil Rights issued new guidance on ransomware. Since the beginning of 2016, reports of ransomware on health care networks have increased. Many people have been asking for guidance as to if ransomware should be reported or...

HIPAA Audits Hit Desks at Health Care Organizations

Let the HIPAA audits begin! According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Phase-2 audit protocols continued on July 11 as the Office for Civil Rights sent out more than 100 audit notifications to selected covered entities. Similar to jury-duty...