Friday, October 18, 2019
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
[ Read More ]Tracking your online marketing performance to gain a greater understanding of ROI and ultimately optimize your efforts is essential to the success of your campaigns. But as a healthcare provider, your patients’ safety and privacy are your #1 priorities. So, you face a unique challenge: How do you track your marketing and performance efforts without
[ Read More ]Any organization that allows third-party vendors access to its network or data is exposing itself to an increased level of risk. The more parties that can gain access to sensitive information, the more potential points of entry there are for cybercriminals, and the less control organizations have, which only exacerbates the growing problem of cybercrime.
[ Read More ]The Office for Civil Rights’ Phase 2 HIPAA audits have finally arrived, and organizations need to be prepared. Unlike the first round of HIPAA audits, which only focused on covered entities, OCR have outlined that the Phase 2 audits will evaluate the compliance of both covered entities and their business associates with the requirements of
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