HIPAA

Staying on top of security can seem like an impossible task, especially when basics such as password security still have the power to baffle organizations.

Patients and providers have more access to information than ever before. An EHR can put a patient’s entire medical history at a provider’s fingertips.

This month's Q&A answers readers' questions on patient record access and more.

This sample checklist can be used as a template to develop procedures at your organization.

Tips from this month's issue.

This month's HIPAA Q&A answers readers' questions about incidental disclosures, providing the Notice of Privacy Practices, and more.

Healthcare organizations searching for the best way to protect key assets and patient data might have difficulty sifting through everything that is available. One option that stands out is CrowdStrike.

The departure of an employee can open the door for HIPAA privacy and security breaches but sound HIPAA compliance policies and procedures can be built into an organization’s exit process.

Systemic and known cybersecurity vulnerabilities put patients' safety at risk; despite that, cybersecurity gets little support from the C-suite, a federal task force found.

Cybersecurity is a full-time, dedicated job, but the healthcare industry is facing a cybersecurity staffing shortage. Attracting and retaining qualified professionals can be a challenge but it's not impossible.