Bringing HIPAA home for remote staff

February 6, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

Privacy and security are challenging enough within the walls of a hospital or business office. But as the number of remote staff increases, privacy and security officers must be prepared to pioneer a new environment of remote home offices and mobile devices.

Staying ahead of insider threats and human error

February 13, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

HIPAA privacy and security professionals work hard to create commonsense policies and procedures and lobby for the best technical safeguards for their organizations. But time and again that hard work is wiped out by the most persistent threat of all: insider threat.

Compliance assurance program

February 20, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

The HIPAA Security Rule isn't specific about the timing of training, but it includes awareness building, reminders, and specific topics that must be addressed. Education, training, and awareness building are critical to privacy and security compliance.

Security Q&A: Passwords, BAAs, and ransomware recovery

February 27, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

This month's HIPAA security Q&A looks at appointment tracking software, data backups, and password requirements.

Privacy and Security Primer

February 27, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

Tips from this month's issue.