Briefings on HIPAA

Tips from this month's issue

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OCR recently slapped two organizations with the largest monetary penalty for HIPAA violations to date: $4.8 million.

There's a new threat on the healthcare horizon. Medical identity theft is running rampant and hackers are targeting merchants' credit card systems. It's only a matter of time before the two worlds collide.

You've got questions. We've got answers!

Tips from this month's issue

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?"

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

A look at encryption, breaches, and policies