May 8, 2017 | Business Associate, Business Associates, HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN
The Center for Children’s Digestive Health (CCDH) a small, for-profit practice has agreed to implement a corrective action plan for their potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. According to the U.S....
Apr 27, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN
Preparing for a HIPAA audit is vital for healthcare organizations. Sure, these organizations understand that they may face a HIPAA audit, but often let preparation for such an event fall to the bottom of their priority list. It is important to ensure your organization...
Apr 19, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and related entities are non-profit organizations that run on shoestring budgets. These organizations are constantly in search of revenue, grants and donations to keep their operations...
Apr 13, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN
When you think of being a patient in the hospital, the last thing you may think about is the safety of your personal data. According to research findings by Michigan State University, the security of your personal information in U.S. hospitals is something to be...
Apr 4, 2017 | HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN, Security Training
Social media has become an incredibly valuable tool, whether for personal or business use, the need and desire to use social media has increased dramatically since it first stepped on the scene. Historically, medical professionals have steered clear from social media...
Mar 22, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN, Policies and Procedures
According to an article over on tripwire, a covered entity is facing serious penalties after the Office for Civil Rights issued them a hefty fine for their failure to comply with audit procedures including review, modification and termination of users’ access. In the...
