News & Analysis

June 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

It's one of the most common questions privacy and security officers ask, and one I hear frequently myself: "How can I prepare for HIPAA compliance?"

June 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

It's time for your organization to begin its risk assessment--do you know where your PHI is?

May 1, 2014
HIM Briefings

Q: I work for a hospital with a geriatric psychiatry unit. Many patients are discharged to nursing homes.

May 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

The HIPAA Omnibus Rule, which includes modifications to the privacy and security rules, is in full effect now. And guess what? There's no reason to be terrified.

May 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

You hear it over and over again. Covered Entity (CE) A failed to produce an ongoing risk assessment for HIPAA security compliance. CE B had an incomplete risk analysis, leading to a failure to recognize security weaknesses and vulnerabilities. And in come the fines.

May 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

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