Some of the top data breach vulnerabilities leave healthcare organizations at risk

July 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Who would have thought that buying gas with a credit card or wearing a pacemaker could leave a person's information exposed? Yet highly sophisticated credit card skimming devices at gas stations are stealing from ­consumers, and healthcare organizations are concerned about the potential for malicious tampering or the theft of PHI from wireless medical devices such as pacemakers. Hidden vulnerabilities lie in everyday activities like these, and some of those vulnerabilities can expose PHI and put healthcare organizations at risk.

HIPAA omnibus final rule protects PHI use

July 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

The HIPAA omnibus rule provides greater protection for PHI by imposing more stringent requirements and limits on a covered entity's (CE) use and disclosure of that information when it comes to functions such as marketing, sales, and fundraising.

Reward those who take positive actions to protect PHI

July 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Sanctions are one side of the HIPAA coin. However, have you ever considered awarding commendations to workforce members who take steps to protect PHI?

Tragedy in Iowa raises HIPAA privacy questions

July 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

A 2009 tragedy that occurred in a high school weight room is raising questions about patient privacy rights under HIPAA.

Security Q&A

July 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Proving encryption at time of breach, use of smartphones, and vendor agreements.