HIPAA Breach
07
Feb
Healthcare organizations that handle protected health information (PHI) are governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA. The law consists of several rules…
15
Dec
What is the most sensitive decision you've ever had to make? It might linger at the back of your mind, like an untold secret. It might color your choices, lurk in your thoughts, and stay with you for…
01
Sep
The digitized world of today has brought with it many benefits. For example, you're connected to everyone you know and love 24/7. You have instant access to unlimited information. You can even make a…
20
Jul
2020 was a bad year for healthcare data privacy. In fact, 2020 saw more data breaches than any other year since the OCR began publishing online breach reports. Not only that, but December was the…
20
Jul
When it was first implemented in 1996, one of HIPAA's core goals was to improve Americans' awareness of and control over their protected health information (PHI). Over time, the OCR has added to and…
20
Jul
HIPAA violations can serve as a cautionary tale. Public disclosure of a HIPAA violation is unnerving. It can harm the standing of your organization. What's more it can prove costly. Still, a…
