HIPAA-Compliant Website
Data breaches may be inevitable for healthcare organizations. But implementing HIPAA safeguards can go a long way toward helping you protect confidential patient information. But what’s that got to with your website? A lot. Especially if you host or plan on hosting a website that stores or transmits protected health information. Your website isn’t just…
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Jan 22, 2025
HIPAA-Compliant Email: What You Need to Know
Let’s say you have built HIPAA-compliant software, trained your staff, and have a dedicated HIPAA compliance officer to oversee your compliance requirements. But you can still get pulled up by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) if your email isn’t HIPAA compliant! Is your email HIPAA compliant? This is what we are going to discuss…
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Jan 14, 2025
HIPAA Enforcement Rule: All You Need To Know In 2025
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that protects patients’ sensitive health information. As a Business Associate (BA), you must comply with the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification rules. When you fail to do so, the HIPAA Enforcement Rule defines what follows. In this article, you will…
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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
HIPAA Compliance Checklist: The Ultimate Guide
Did you know healthcare is the second most targeted industry, with 20% of victims falling prey to cloud misconfiguration breaches? These high-profile cases are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to HIPAA violations. The Office of Civil Rights regularly issues fines for smaller breaches that fail to meet the HIPAA compliance checklist…
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Nov 27, 2024
