How to Improve PHI Disclosure Efficiency in the Business Office
By Don Hardwick – Releasing medical records from a healthcare organization’s business office can be accomplished in a more efficient and cost-effective method.
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Insiders to Blame for Poor Cybersecurity in Healthcare
By Art Gross – It comes as no surprise that the healthcare industry is a prime target for cybercriminals. Since it’s easy to recognize the potential profit in stealing Protected Health Information.
Security Risks with PHI Transmitted by Messaging and Call Centers
By Matt Ferrari – Now on demand my CTO Talk episode with Callidus Health co-founders Dr. Ganesh Elangovan and Gerrit Adams. who created a cloud-based clinic communication solution that is speeding medical care to patients in need, while securing their PHI in the process.
Ransomware Wreaks Havoc in 2017
By Art Gross – Ransomware dominated the healthcare industry in 2017, with six of the top ten breaches reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services a direct result of the malicious software.
Smile! Privacy Policy Snapshot – Model Privacy Notice
By David Harlow – In thinking about patient privacy, many folks assume that HIPAA is the first and last word on the subject. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Protected health information under HIPAA (PHI) is also protected by a variety of other federal and state regulatory schemes.
Communication Breakdown: Fax Failure
By Matt Fisher – Healthcare entities have received another warning from the OCR concerning yet another aspect of HIPAA compliance. OCR’s settlement with St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center focuses on controlling when and how PHI is released.
Added Data Security Comforts Patients During Telehealth Encounters
By Tom Toperczer – Criminal attacks are the leading cause of PHI reaches, according to a Ponemon Institute study. Breaches cost the healthcare industry $6.2B in 2016, while HIPAA Security and Privacy rule violation penalties for providers range from $50,000 per breach incident up to $1.5M.
Lessons Learned from OCR Enforcement Actions
By Rita Bowen – As of September 30, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has received over 141,754 complaints. Over 24,500 of these led to OCR investigations, resulting in required changes to privacy practices, corrective actions or technical assistance.
Protecting PHI: Managing HIPAA Risk with Outside Consultants
By Jon Melling – The rising complexity of healthcare, particularly as it relates to providers’ growing technical needs, is increasingly prompting healthcare organizations to seek the help of outside consultants.