May 2, 2022 | Audit, HIPAA Audits, HSN
“We’re being audited!” Those words strike fear and uncertainty in most of us – especially if you are in healthcare. But what actually happens in a HIPAA audit? Will a government official show up unannounced with a briefcase and ask for you to produce every bit of...
Apr 25, 2022 | HSN, Policies and Procedures
The process of assessing your business when it comes to HIPAA Compliance will likely present you with the opportunity to review all the components that contribute to your professional structure and setup. This will likely include a website. Does a Website Fall Under...
Apr 23, 2022 | HHS alert, HSN, Scams, security warning
The Cybersecurity Program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) came out this week with a strong warning for healthcare organizations about an “exceptionally aggressive” ransomware group that is targeting them. The Hive ransomware group is...
Apr 18, 2022 | HIPAA roles, HSN, Security Officer
Recently we went over the role of the HIPAA Privacy Officer and what responsibilities that individual would oversee, as well as what qualifications an ideal candidate would bring to the position. Additionally, HIPAA Regulations require that you formally identify a...
Apr 11, 2022 | HIPAA roles, HSN, Policies and Procedures, Security Training
Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, there must be one individual who is identified as the Privacy Officer. What does that mean? Is it a paid job? What are the requirements? Are they the ones who will be accountable in the case of a violation or if a data breach should...
