HIPAA Risk Assessment Failures – Why 78% of Healthcare Fines Could Have Been Avoided
The Preventable Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight A shocking 78% of HIPAA violations resulting in fines could have been prevented through proper risk assessment protocols. Right now, healthcare organizations across the country are unknowingly walking toward preventable disasters, treating critical security evaluations as routine paperwork rather than lifesaving protection systems. Bay Medical Center in Florida […]
What Is HIPAA and What Is Its Purpose?
More voice-based tools are being developed all the time and here is what you need to know to ensure you stay secure.
Navigating HIPAA Compliance: Your Guide to Reporting Small Healthcare Data Breaches Before the Deadline
As we edge closer to the critical date of February 29, 2024, healthcare organizations are reminded of the looming deadline for reporting small healthcare data breaches, specifically those involving fewer than 500 records. This year, the calendar brings a slight twist with the leap year adjustment, setting the deadline a day earlier than the usual […]
Beyond the Big Players: Why HIPAA Compliance Matters for All in Healthcare
As we forge ahead into 2024, the narrative surrounding cybersecurity within the healthcare sector is evolving. No longer are discussions about cyber threats and HIPAA compliance confined to the corridors of large hospitals and healthcare agencies. A recent wake-up call came from incidents involving smaller entities within the healthcare ecosystem, illustrating a critical point: cyber […]
Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape in Private Healthcare Practices: A Closer Look
The Challenge in Private Healthcare Practices In the increasingly digital world of private healthcare practices, the dual challenges of protecting sensitive patient information and ensuring uninterrupted care have never been more pronounced. With limited resources, reliance on legacy software systems, and the critical nature of the data they handle, private practices present an appealing target […]