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 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...
