Oct 4, 2022 | HIPAA Audits, HIPAA Violations, HSN, Risk Assessment
The HIPAA Security Rule mandates that covered entities must conduct a security risk assessment or SRA. This includes health care plans for individuals, government plans (Medicare, Medicaid, Obamacare), and employer-sponsored plans. Providers that conduct electronic...
Sep 26, 2022 | dental practice, dentist, HIPAA Violations, HSN, Policies and Procedures
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced resolutions regarding three HIPAA violation investigations. These settlements result from a years-long emphasis on enforcing this regulation by the OCR. There were three dental practices that were given fines with...
Sep 20, 2022 | Breach, breaches, HSN, Scams, Security Reminders, Security Training
What Are the Most Common Healthcare Breaches? When it comes to protecting your business, the approach needs to extend beyond the locks on the doors. Cyber threats are the highest risk to your patient and data security. So what are the most common healthcare breaches...
Sep 12, 2022 | HIPAA Audits, HIPAA Violations, HSN, PHI disposal, Security Reminders
Is Your Trash a HIPAA Violation? In the case of the New England Dermatology and Laser Center (NEDLC), their trash was a violation. And a costly one with a $300.640 fee attached. A security guard found a container with identifying information on the attached label. ...
Sep 6, 2022 | cybersecurity insurance, HSN, Security Reminders, Security Training
Healthcare businesses need to be aware of the requirements that come with a cybersecurity insurance policy. In a world of online profiles, splashy websites, and great social media campaigns, businesses can misrepresent themselves in more ways than one. A great photo...
Aug 29, 2022 | chat, chatbot, HSN
HIPAA Compliant Chat Being available to your patients 24/7 isn’t always practical for most healthcare practices. Chat services can provide them with a response option that might provide a temporary solution. Additionally, chats can offer initial patient care or...
