Health IT Security and Compliance

More Delayed Access

By Matthew Fisher – The Office for Civil Rights continues to dig into reports about delayed access to records by covered entities. The initial flurry of resolutions from many years ago now has not necessarily resulted in a significant change of behavior, which is frankly a bit surprising.


Much Ado About Non-Competes

By Matt Fisher – The state of non-compete provisions across the country remains in a bit of flux. The FTC promulgated a new rule in April 2024 that, if allowed to go into effect, will ban non-compete provisions. Almost as soon as the final rule was announced, challenges to the rule were filed in court.



Automating Telehealth Cybersecurity

By Zac Amos – Protecting sensitive patient information and ensuring secure communication channels are critical to maintaining trust and compliance with regulations. Cybersecurity automation is crucial in mitigating risks by providing real-time threat detection, efficient incident response and robust data protection.



Next Piece in Tracking Technology Puzzle

By Matt Fisher – The pieces to the puzzle that is the use of tracking technology in healthcare continue to accumulate. The most recent piece was a summary judgment decision from the Northern District of Texas stemming from a lawsuit filed by the American Hospital Association along with a couple of hospitals.


Telehealth and Cybersecurity

By Art Gross – Over the past few years, telehealth has emerged as a game-changer, offering patients convenient access to medical services from the comfort of their homes. However, as with any technological advancement, the rise of telehealth has also brought forth new challenges, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity and patient privacy.