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Social Engineering in Healthcare: Recognizing and Mitigating the …

WEBBeyond sophisticated software and firewalls, cybercriminals often exploit the human element to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. This blog explores …

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HIPAA Compliance Requirements A Guide

WEBRequirement: According to HIPAA Security Rule 164.308(a)(5) all organizations under HIPAA must “Implement a security awareness and training program for all members of …

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The 18 PHI (Protected Health Information) Identifiers

WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has identified 18 patient identifier categories as it pertains to their guidance on satisfying the safe harbor …

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When a Healthcare Breach Lands You on the Wall of Shame

WEBIn total, the research analyzed 1,138 breaches affecting 164 million individuals posted to the wall of shame. While a significant number of the studied …

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Portability in HIPAA

WEBHIPAA regulations apply to all types of PHI, including electronic, oral, paper, or any others. And it applies to any bit of information, from a single record to an entire …

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The Rising Threat of Social Engineering Attacks in Healthcare

WEBSocial engineering attacks involve manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information, providing unauthorized access, or executing actions that …

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PHI or PII – What’s the Difference

WEBPII is any information that can be traced to a person’s identity. PHI applies to HIPAA-covered entities that contain identifiable health information. Assuming that you …

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What’s the HIPAA Omnibus Rule

WEBThe HIPAA Omnibus Rule was established to identify and further outline accountability within the entities of healthcare regarding patient data. To understand the …

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The Lock & Key of Healthcare: Encryption’s Role in Patient Privacy

WEBBy effectively encrypting patient information, healthcare organizations ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data, earning patient trust while fortifying their …

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Physical Theft of PHI

WEBWalgreens has reported that 72,000 of its customers have had some of their PHI exposed as a result of the thefts from 200 stores. Paper records and already filled …

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Privacy vs. Security Rule

WEBBlog; Services. PHIshMD Ongoing Training; HIPAA Compliance; Discover Vulnerabilities to Patient PHI; Store. HIPAA Secure Now Service Store; Contact Us. …

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Case study: Breach of PHI by a Business Associate

WEBOne of our medical practice clients contacted us regarding a breach of Protected Health Information (PHI) by their billing company. The client received a letter …

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HIPAA & 18-Year-Old Patients

WEBIt is important to be familiar with the rules about HIPAA and your 18-year-old child before it becomes a medical necessity. Once you complete these documents, scan …

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HIPAA: Text Messaging and Chat Services

WEBHIPAA regulations require HIPAA-covered entities to use appropriate safeguards when transmitting PHI. This includes the encryption of data, secure …

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Lost Files: The Beginning of the Problems

WEBA two physician practice in Michigan recently drew significant attention for deciding to unexpectedly close after losing all of its patient and billing records. In brief, …

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You Can Leave a Message – But Make Sure It Is HIPAA Compliant

WEBYou Can Leave a Message – But Make Sure It Is HIPAA Compliant. Even though telephone conversations and answering machines are considered outdated or …

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