HIPAA Compliance
A HIPAA violation occurs when a covered entity or business associate fails to comply with HIPAA regulations that protect patients' Protected Health Information (PHI). Violations can result from…
Cloud storage can be HIPAA-compliant if the service provider implements required security safeguards, signs a Business Associate Agreement, and meets HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule standards.To…
All businesses need a good web presence, but for healthcare-related businesses, securing and maintaining a website is a more complicated affair due to the data security requirements of the Health…
Health workers are constantly walking the tightrope. Apart from attending to the medical needs of their patients, they must be aware of the legal demands of their professions. If these legal…
Under HIPAA laws, protected health information (PHI) should not be disclosed to third parties. So, what do you do if a subpoena requests you disclose one? Can you legally ignore a subpoena? Exactly…
Healthcare providers are constantly looking for better ways to communicate with patients while adhering to strict privacy regulations. Google Voice, with its free and paid plans, presents an…
Protecting patient data is one of the main responsibilities of healthcare organizations, especially in light of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Omnibus Rule enacted in…
In the healthcare industry, protecting patient privacy and ensuring the security of sensitive health information are paramount. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets…
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…
Research shows that 63% of individuals prefer to do business with companies that offer SMS as a form of contact over those that don’t (1).
Communicating via texting with patients and employees…
