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. One Rule from HHS’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health...
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. The Office for Civil Rights “Guidance on Risk Analysis Requirements Under the HIPAA Security...
The Purpose and Power of Data Loss Prevention Tools

The Purpose and Power of Data Loss Prevention Tools

We are living in a time where sensitive information flows seamlessly through organizations and out to employees across the country and around the globe. The amount of data shared among employees from business to business and that is stored within corporate servers,...
Past Breaches May Cause Future Liabilities

Past Breaches May Cause Future Liabilities

Healthcare mergers, acquisitions, and joint venture partnerships have surged in recent years, driven by increasing opportunities to innovate, improve quality, and reduce costs. The advancement of new business models and consolidated platforms also have played an...