HIPAA Compliant Website
TL,DR: A HIPAA compliant website protects patient data collected through forms, portals, chat, and integrations. It requires safeguards such as encryption, access controls, secure hosting, and audit logs. Healthcare websites should review vendors, consent flows, breach response, and data storage. Data breaches may be inevitable for healthcare organizations. But implementing HIPAA safeguards can go a…
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Jan 22, 2025
HIPAA-Compliant Email: What You Need to Know
TL,DR: HIPAA compliant email protects patient information shared through electronic communication. It requires safeguards such as encryption, access control, audit trails, and secure transmission. Healthcare teams should train staff, verify vendors, and avoid exposing protected health data. Let’s say you have built HIPAA-compliant software, trained your staff, and have a dedicated HIPAA compliance officer to…
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Jan 14, 2025
HIPAA Enforcement Rule: All You Need To Know In 2026
TL,DR: The HIPAA Enforcement Rule authorizes HHS to investigate and impose civil penalties for ePHI violations across a 4-tier structure: lack of awareness ($100 to $50,000), reasonable cause ($1,000 to $50,000), willful neglect with correction ($10,000 to $50,000), and willful neglect without correction ($50,000 per violation) Annual caps reach $1.5 million per category. The OCR…
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Jan 03, 2025
How Much Does HITRUST Certification Cost in 2026?
One common question small and mid-sized businesses often ask when thinking about HITRUST certification is, “How much does it cost?” It’s a valid concern, especially with tight budgets and the critical importance of information security. HITRUST certification cost was too expensive for many small businesses. However, things are changing. New, more cost-effective options are available…
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Jan 01, 2025
HIPAA Violation: Understanding the Risks and Penalties
TL;DR If you’re in the healthcare industry, it’s important that you pay attention to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) because breaking its rules could land you in some serious trouble. You’re looking at hefty fines, at the very least. The more serious cases can lead to prison sentences. The Department of Health…
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Dec 07, 2024
HITRUST Audit [Easy Step by Step Guide]
A research by Ponemon Institute reveals that the healthcare industry has faced the most expensive breaches for 12 years in a row. This highlights the need to address the security gaps in an effective way. The HITRUST framework aims to address the challenges of managing healthcare services in a secure way. But how can you…
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Nov 07, 2024
