What are the HIPAA e-Signature Requirements?
At present, there are no HIPAA e-signature requirements other than “any electronic signature used will [...]
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What are the HIPAA Telephone Rules?
Although there are no specific HIPAA telephone rules, Covered Entities and Business Associates are required [...]
HIPAA Compliance for Self-Administered Group Health Plans
One of the most confusing aspects of HIPAA legislation is HIPAA compliance for self-insured group health [...]
Does GDPR apply to US companies?
New European data privacy and security legislation –General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – has been [...]
What are the HIPAA Violation Penalties for Nurses?
HIPAA violation penalties for nurses who breach HIPAA Rules can range from disciplinary action, to [...]
Is OneDrive HIPAA Compliant?
Many covered entities want to take advantage of cloud storage services, but it is important to determine [...]
HIV Status of its Members May Possibly Revealed in Amida Care Breach
The New York based not-for-profit community health plan provider Amida Care has reported a HIPAA breach that [...]
British Man Linked to The Dark Overlord Hacking Group Given 3-Year Jail Sentence
A individual connected to the hacking group TheDarkOverlord has been given a three year jail sentence for [...]
New Jersey Medical Practice has Private Records Stolen
Otolaryngology Associates of Central Jersey is contacting patients to make them aware of a breach of their [...]
Is Skype HIPAA Compliant?
Messaging platforms such as Skype are an efficient way of communicating between individuals and groups, but [...]
Limiting the Potential for the Unauthorized Accessing of Patient Medical Records
Stolen mobile devices and hacking incidents may result in the biggest exposures of protected health [...]
Clinical Worker Receives Five-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing PHI
A clinic employee has failed to get his 5-year jail term reduced. The man stole the protected health [...]
Is Google Drive HIPAA Compliant?
Trying to decipher the HIPAA Compliance of Google Drive can be confusing. HIPAA compliance relates less about [...]
When is the Best Time to Promote HIPAA Awareness?
All staff members must receive training on HIPAA Rules and Compliance, but when is the best time to provide [...]
Patient Data Breached by Former Employees of Valley Family Medicene
It has been discovered that two former employees of Valley Family Medicine in Staunton, VA have [...]
683 Patients of TJ Samson Community Hospital have their PHI Breached
It has been discovered that the protected health information (PHI) of 683 patients of TJ Samson Community [...]
Lack of Awareness on Phishing and Data Security Training Exposed in New Study
It is a widely held view, among IT staff, that members of staff are the biggest data security risk; however, [...]
Clarification on HIPAA Rules on Sharing Patient Information on Opioid Overdoses Issued by OCR
The confusion about HIPAA Rules on sharing patient information on opioid overdoses has been clarified by the [...]
New York Attorney General Implements SHIELD Act for Greater Online Security
New York by Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has introduced the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data [...]
Sharing of EHR Passwords is Common: Report
According to the released results of a recent survey, the practice of sharing EHR passwords is commonplace, [...]
Five Current Cybersecurity Threats Highlighted in HIMSS Report
The HIMSS October Cybersecurity has highlighted five current cybersecurity threats that could possibly be [...]
HIPAA Breach Reported by Lawnmower Engine Maker Briggs Stratton
Briggs Stratton Corporation, a manufacturer of lawnmower engines, has discovered malware was present on its [...]
What is the HIPAA breach notification rule?
Despite the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 being one of the most vital pieces of [...]
McGraw leaves Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Deven McGraw, the Deputy Director for Health Information Privacy at the Department of Health and Human [...]
Office Burglary Leads to Exposes 8,000 Patients’ PHI
The theft of a desktop computer has resultd in a limited amount of protected health information (PHI) of [...]
Is Dropbox HIPAA compliant?
Dropbox is a widely-used file hosting service used by many groups to share files, but is Dropbox HIPAA [...]
HIPAA Compliant Business Associates can be Found Easily Using New Tool
Healthcare groups are only authorized to use business associates that agree to adhere with HIPAA Rules and [...]
Bad Rabbit Ransomware Spread Via Fake Flash Player Updates
A new ransomware threat has been discovered, labelled Bad Rabbit ransomware, that has affected companies in [...]
What are the HIPAA rules for dentists?
Despite the fact that many dental clinics are self-contained centers, the HIPAA rules for dentists apply to [...]
NotPetya Wiper Attack: Nuance Communications Urged to Share Information on Cyberattack
While the healthcare sector remained largely unharmed during unaffected by the NotPetya wiper cyberattacks in [...]
How many HIPAA Violations in 2016?
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has increased its enforcement [...]
Telemedicine HIPAA requirements
The Telemedicene HIPAA requirements affect any medical sector employee or healthcare organization that [...]
Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions issues by HSS in aftermath of Californian Wildfires
A limited waiver of HIPAA sanctions and penalties was issued by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of [...]
What is HIPAA compliant texting?
The answer to the question “What is HIPAA compliant texting” is generally unclear. Although HIPAA does [...]
What are the HIPAA email compliance requirements?
There has been much debate about HIPAA email compliance requirements since amendments were made to the Health [...]
HIV Status of Amida Care Members Potentially Revealed Due to Mailing Error
Amida Care, the New York not-for-profit community health plan, has announced that it has experienced HIPAA [...]
HIPAA Encryption Requirements
Strictly speaking, the HIPAA encryption requirements are addressable implementation specifications rather [...]
What are the HIPAA Requirements for Mobile Devices?
Healthcare organizations and other HIPAA-covered entities have embraced mobile technology and are permitting [...]
HHS Withdraws Proposed Certification Rule After Concerns Raised
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a new rule for certification of [...]
Why was HIPAA Created?
The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law on August 21, 1996 [...]
What are the rules for HIPAA Compliant Telemedicine?
The rule for HIPAA Compliant Telemedicine in call centers is something every company, providing an answering [...]
What are the HIPAA Rules Regarding Text Messaging?
Labeling text messaging as a HIPAA violation is not strictly correct. Whether text messages are a violation [...]
What are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations?
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general can [...]
Initiative to Help Small Healthcare Providers with HIPAA Compliance Launched by HITRUST/AMA
A new initiative – that will assist small healthcare providers with HIPAA compliance, cybersecurity and [...]
New Proposals from AHA Aim to Reduce Regulatory Burdens
In a recent correspondence with the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, the American Hospital [...]
Hurricane Maria Disaster Zone Has Partial HIPAA Privacy Rule Waiver Imposed
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has already imposed two partial waivers of HIPAA [...]
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