Avoiding common missteps when responding to a security incident

October 5, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

When an organization discovers a hacker infiltrating the network, the natural response is to act quickly and shut down everything.

Of course, it’s important to show urgency in a response, but urgency without a well-constructed, well-rehearsed plan won’t do an organization any good. In fact, it may even exacerbate the issue.

Tips for compiling a comprehensive IT asset inventory

October 12, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

From a compliance and security standpoint, few tasks are more important for healthcare organizations than the creation and regular maintenance of an information technology (IT) asset inventory.

Handling ransomware attacks in the COVID-19 era

October 19, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

The healthcare industry in the United States has experienced a significant increase in ransomware attacks, and the trend has continued upward during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

HIPAA Q&A: PHI for marketing, HIPAA vs. state law

October 26, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

Q: Can an independent radiology facility mail postcards with a reminder that it's time for patients to schedule? The postcard would include the patient's name and address, obviously, but then either a check mark by screening mammogram or the words “follow-up exam.”