Thursday, October 22, 2020
The volume of information created and consumed each year is on a steep upward path. According to Statista, the volume of information generated in 2020 is 59 zettabytes and is projected to reach 149 zettabytes in 2024 alone. This rise concerns healthcare institutions, which need to manage all this information in line with a number
[ Read More ]Text messaging has given birth to multiple instant messaging apps since its invention in 1992. It made communication easy and efficient more so now that other forms of media and files can also be sent and received via these apps. These instant messaging apps use cloud computing services—a digital conversion method which enable data, programs,
[ Read More ]The COVID-19 pandemic caused many changes in our society and the policies. U.S. healthcare system had to adapt to the new reality by restructuring several aspects of its operation, including the nation’s most crucial health privacy law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA was designed back in 1996 to improve the nation’s
[ Read More ]HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) violations are quite common and are happening every day – inadvertently or due to lack of proper HIPAA compliance. But why is HIPAA compliance so necessary for the US healthcare system? What does it protect? What are the most common HIPAA violations and what are the consequences? Let’s
[ Read More ]As a medical professional or someone who works adjacently in the medical field, you know better than most how essential HIPAA compliance is to your work and your organization. When implementing software like eSign Genie, you may be concerned about legal aspects. The good news is that you don’t have to worry! The Healthcare industry
[ Read More ]Did you know that HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) was enacted in 1996? If you are a medical insurance professional or a healthcare professional, your business needs to comply with HIPPA to avoid any legal issues. We have put together this HIPAA compliance checklist to help you make sure that you are indeed following
[ Read More ]The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governs secure use and management of patient health information. It came about in 1996 and mandatory for all health practices. However, many healthcare providers have a challenge of maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulation. This results from failure to keep up with modern data storage, sharing, and access.
[ Read More ]HIPAA, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was created to protect patients’ privacy and security by governing access and regulating acceptable use of their health data. It’s essential to take HIPAA compliance into consideration when building a healthcare app. An organization must comply with HIPAA during app development and throughout the app’s lifetime. It’s
[ Read More ]If you work in the healthcare industry, you’re aware of HIPAA and its privacy laws, but do you truly grasp its importance? Do you know about all the ways your organization may struggle with HIPAA compliance? We live in a digital age with constant threats of hacking and cyber attacks, so maintaining HIPAA compliance is
[ Read More ]All companies must take steps to prevent cyber-attacks and data breaches, but in healthcare this is especially important. Cybercriminals are targeting healthcare organizations to gain access to protected health information – Full sets of health records, especially those containing Social Security numbers and health insurance information, carry a high price on the black market. Healthcare
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