Mar 23, 2017 | Audit, HIPAA Audits, HSN
Deven McGraw, deputy director of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has announced that the department’s plans for initiating onsite audits is currently on hold and will remain so until more than 200 desk audits have been completed. ...
Mar 15, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Violations, HSN
With the dramatic number of security breaches over the last few years, it should come as no surprise that the healthcare industry has plans to increase spending on IT security. An article over at CIO talks about just how necessary the increase in IT security spending...
Mar 14, 2017 | HSN, ransomware
As you may know, ransomware has become a top concern for organizations across the globe as cybercriminals continue to flex their muscles and show just how easily they can take down an organization through a simple e-mail. An article over at SC Magazine takes a look at...
Feb 8, 2017 | HSN, Meaningful Use
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended the deadline for Meaningful Use requirements for providers participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive program. The new deadline is March 13, 2017, a two-week extension from the previous Feb. 28 deadline,...
Jan 18, 2017 | HSN, Policies and Procedures, Risk Assessment
In the January, 2017 edition of the OCR Cyber Newsletter (PDF), OCR gives guidance to what is required from Covered Entities and Business Associate regarding auditing / monitoring of access to PHI. Covered Entities and Business Associates should make sure that they...
