In healthcare, we want to assume that we are collectively working to advance medicine and whatever the latest developments are, well we want “in”. What if that development is the COVID-19 vaccine and as it turns out, someone on your team isn’t interested? According to a survey done by the Pew Research Center, not all Americans felt […]
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Potential Changes Ahead
The Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule that could be substantial. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposal stated it was to “remove barriers to, coordinated care and individual engagement” and was issued last week. Addressing standards of the rule may limit and/or discourage care […]
Digital transformation: New study shows how to grow your business in 2021
By Mary Beth Carl on January 21, 2021 in COVID-19 Security, HIPAA IT Security, Latest News, Tech Tips
It’s often said that change equals growth. But while that may be true, it doesn’t take into account the fact that changing how we do something – and adapting to new technologies and systems – can be hard. If you own or run a company, where a change in process means tens or even hundreds […]
HIPAA & the Media
By Mary Beth Carl on January 18, 2021 in COVID-19 Security, HIPAA IT Security, Latest News, Tech Tips
Can a journalist reveal an individual’s COVID-19 diagnosis or are they in violation of HIPAA laws by doing so? Healthcare and the diagnosis of a person’s well-being are private information in general, but when it comes to reporting, and doing so in a pandemic, suddenly ‘who has what and where are they?’ becomes a matter […]
Using IoT devices to better predict buying behavior
Every time you touch something you deposit thousands of skin cells that are loaded with your uniquely identifiable DNA. Similarly, the “digital dust” left behind from the many internet-connected devices you interact with each day can be used to identify you as a consumer. In fact, it’s already happening. And soon, Internet of Behavior (IoB) […]
HITECH Act
This week we’re taking a look at the HITECH Act and an overview of what it is and how it relates to HIPAA. Formed in 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act was introduced as part of an economic stimulus package to promote and expand the awareness and adoption of […]
No Business Is Too Small
By Mary Beth Carl on January 7, 2021 in COVID-19 Security, HIPAA IT Security, Latest News, Tech Tips
While the world might still be in varying states of chaos with regard to a multitude of topics, when it comes to HIPAA fines and enforcement of regulations, things are getting back on track. As the global pandemic settled into our daily lives and it became clear that the sharing of information could be lifesaving, […]
Vaccination Scams
By Mary Beth Carl on December 30, 2020 in COVID-19 Security, HIPAA IT Security, Latest News, Security Alerts, Tech Tips
It hasn’t even been available for a minute and we’re already being warned about scams surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination. With healthcare being a huge target for cybercrime already, this isn’t surprising. Consumers should be aware of phone calls, text messages, social media links and posts, emails, and even in person tactics that will be used […]
Notification Rule
Timing is Everything A data breach within your business. You think it won’t happen, you hope it doesn’t happen, but what if it does happen? What are your next steps? Like most things in healthcare, timing is essential. You need to think quickly and act swiftly during a time when your head might not be […]
Servers and SMBs: Tips to make the picking process easier
When you run a small business, you’re constantly being asked to make decisions about what’s best for your growth. In the beginning, it might have just been you and your laptop calling all the shots. But as you add employees, you face one of the most critical decisions of all: Should I set up a […]