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HIPAA Privacy Rule: Potential Impacts of Proposed Changes

HIPAA Privacy Rule: Potential Impacts of Proposed Changes

This past Thursday, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a statement of intent to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to modify the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Advancing Cyber Risk Management in our Nation’s Hospitals

Advancing Cyber Risk Management in our Nation’s Hospitals

The threat landscape and attack surface are evolving rapidly, and the healthcare ecosystem is becoming more interconnected. While some healthcare providers are systematically analyzing and responding to risks across the enterprise, the majority are not.
5 Keys to Building a Cyber Risk-Aware Culture

5 Keys to Building a Cyber Risk-Aware Culture

Healthcare organizations are experiencing a renewed onslaught of cyber attacks since the advent of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lessons from Real-Life Crash Courses in Patient Safety and Cybersecurity

Lessons from Real-Life Crash Courses in Patient Safety and Cybersecurity

September was a challenging month for healthcare cybersecurity professionals.
Are We There Yet? Delivering on the Promise of Digitizing Healthcare Information

Are We There Yet? Delivering on the Promise of Digitizing Healthcare Information

On May 1, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published two Final Rules in the Federal Register targeted at improving interoperability and patient access to health information.
New Multi-Million Dollar Office for Civil Rights’ Settlements Re-Affirm Risk Analysis & Risk Management as HIPAA Enforcement Priorities

New Multi-Million Dollar Office for Civil Rights’ Settlements Re-Affirm Risk Analysis & Risk Management as HIPAA Enforcement Priorities

The enforcement actions, which settled violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules, were related to breaches of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) affecting millions of individuals.
Where Telehealth is Going and What It Means for Cybersecurity

Where Telehealth is Going and What It Means for Cybersecurity

Telehealth. It’s critical for healthcare across the nation today, but how will it fare once the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic tapers off?
The State of Privacy Law in California and What It Means for Healthcare

The State of Privacy Law in California and What It Means for Healthcare

California is one state that has done quite a bit to go beyond the protections provided under HIPAA, as reflected by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that is now in force in the state.
How COVID-19 is Changing the Information Security Landscape

How COVID-19 is Changing the Information Security Landscape

Steve Cagle, CEO of Clearwater Compliance, shares how healthcare companies can manage risk around the new cybersecurity challenges many are facing.
Tech Leaders Share Insights on Healthcare Data Privacy and Security

Tech Leaders Share Insights on Healthcare Data Privacy and Security

With third-party breaches continuing to rise, healthcare providers have drastically increased their expectations and standards for vendors (classified as “Business Associates” under HIPAA) to safeguard patient data.
Interpreting the Move Toward Interoperability

Interpreting the Move Toward Interoperability

On May 1, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published two Final Rules in the Federal Register targeted at improving interoperability and patient access to health information.
A Multi-Tiered Approach to Risk Monitoring Strategy

A Multi-Tiered Approach to Risk Monitoring Strategy

The HIPAA Security Rule, as well as NIST and other standards, stipulate that a risk analysis and risk management process should be ongoing, and not a once and done process.

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