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.
Email Encryption for HIPAA Compliance
Email encryption is a method that converts data that is readable into something that is not readable in the hope of preserving the privacy of the data. If used in conjunction with HIPAA security measures, email encryption could assist in protecting the privacy and security of PHI (Protected Health Information). This article will explain how […]
Why Law Firms Need to Strive for HIPAA Compliance
Law firms large and small often have occasion to handle protected, electronic personal health information they receive from HIPAA covered health care providers or health plans.
A Compliant EMR Doesn’t Make You HIPAA Compliant
Even if you’ve implemented a HIPAA-compliant Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, it’s not enough to guarantee your practice’s overall HIPAA compliance. Complying with HIPAA involves more than just your EMR system – it extends to a broad range of areas, including administrative and physical safeguards, training, incident response, and regular updates to meet legal obligations […]
Understanding the HIPAA Omnibus Rule
The Omnibus Rule has been in effect for over seven years. Current sources of information take it into account, but guides to HIPAA that have not been recently updated could be incomplete and misleading. So here’s what you need to know.