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What Are Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP)

In 2015, Congress passed the Cybersecurity Act as a way to align federal, state and local agencies concerning how they share and store information. This legislation was massive in scope and attempted to draw together laws regulating a … See more

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Protected Health Information, File Sharing and Email

WebHIPAA regulations revolve around securing the privacy and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI). While the entirety of the law defines practices and …

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HIPAA, Security Incidents, and Reportable Events

WebIn the interconnected world of digital health information, safeguarding Protected Health Information is paramount. Healthcare providers must legally follow the …

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The OCR HIPAA Report and Proper Breach Requirements

WebThe HIPAA Breach Notification Rule is a federal regulation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It requires covered entities and …

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The Kaiser Data Breach and the Importance of HIPAA for Vendor

WebThis April, the health insurance conglomerate Kaiser began notifying patients and healthcare providers that 13.4 million protected records had been compromised. …

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Employees Are Biggest Threat to Healthcare Data Security

WebVerizon’s 2018 Protected Health Information Data Breach Report, which examined 1,368 healthcare data security incidents in 27 countries (heavily weighted …

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Are You Protected Against the 5 Top Healthcare Cyber Threats

WebThe 5 top healthcare cyber threats, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ new guide. The financial impact of healthcare cyber attacks …

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The HIPAA Security Rule and Risk Management

WebThe second major rule within HIPAA, and perhaps most focused on protecting patient information, is the Security Rule. More specifically, the Security rule protects …

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Ransomware Attacks Show that Healthcare Must Take …

WebIn late March, MedStar Health, which operates 10 hospitals and over 250 outpatient clinics in the Maryland/DC area, fell victim to a ransomware attack. The …

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NIST Issues Guidance for Medical IoT Device Security

WebIn addition to putting patients’ health and lives at risk, cyber attacks on smart medical devices can expose healthcare organizations to HIPAA violations, civil lawsuits, …

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What Are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations

WebIn October of 2015, the Excellus Health Plan suffered what was the largest HIPAA data breach of the year, with some 9.5 million patient records compromised. An …

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Maintaining HIPAA Compliance with IoT Devices

WebRemote Patient Monitoring: IoT devices can remotely monitor patient health and vital signs, allowing healthcare providers to track patient progress and health …

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Understanding the Difference Between HIPAA and HITRUST

WebThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) represents a U.S. statute enacted in 1996, exerting a profound influence on the healthcare sector, …

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What Are the Proposed Rule Changes to HIPAA Coming in 2023

WebIn response to changes in the medical industry due to COVID-19, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Substance Abuse and Mental …

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What is NIST 800-66

WebNIST 800-66 calls for a series of questions about how an organization can approach risk, including reference to NIST SP 800-30, “Guide for Conducting Risk …

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What is HIPAA Compliance

WebA health plan, such as a private-sector health insurer, a government health program such as Medicaid, Medicare, or Tricare, a company health plan, or an HMO. A “healthcare …

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Controlled Unclassified Information: A Basic Introduction to CUI

WebHealth Information: Although CUI doesn’t necessarily cover protected health information due to its sensitive nature, it still requires safeguarding. The CUI Registry …

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HIPAA and Internal Security Controls

WebIn June 2023, the US. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reached an agreement with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital over a significant breach of …

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Survival Guidance! Resource for Implementing the Health …

WebHIPAA Survival Guidance! MichaelPeters.org and LazarusAlliance.com is making our auditor’s resource for implementing the Health Insurance Portability and …

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Secure Data Sharing and Compliance Frameworks

WebSecure data sharing refers to transmitting or providing access to data in a way that maintains the data’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It is essential for …

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What Does the HIPAA Security Rule Say About Mobile Computing

WebThe HIPAA Security Rule is a security framework established in 1996 to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health …

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FedRAMP and FIPS-Defined Impact Levels

WebTypically found at this level would be protected health information (PHI), law enforcement records, sensitive operational records, or other information related to …

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