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Conducting a HIPAA Self-Assessment - HealthcareInfoSecurity
Oct 14, 2013 · The audit protocol used by federal regulators during the initial round of HIPAA compliance audits is a helpful tool for covered entities and business associates that are conducting a risk analysis and beefing up HIPAA compliance efforts, says security consultant Bill Miaoulis. Although the protocol, which is available online for free, will eventually be updated to reflect the HIPAA Omnibus ...
The Essential Guide to HITECH Act - HealthcareInfoSecurity
Feb 8, 2010 · Anderson was news editor of Information Security Media Group and founding editor of HealthcareInfoSecurity and DataBreachToday. He has more than 40 years of journalism experience, with a focus on healthcare information technology issues.
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HIPAA Omnibus and Offshore Vendors - HealthcareInfoSecurity
Aug 14, 2013 · Under the HIPAA Omnibus Rule, business associates and subcontractors are directly liable for HIPAA compliance, including penalties for data breaches.And enforcement actions by federal regulators can range up to $1.5 million per HIPAA violation. See Also: Identity Security Trailblazers - Health First But what happens if …
Kentucky Hospital Still Struggles One Week After Cyberattack
Jan 26, 2022 · Breach Notification, Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Critical Infrastructure Security. Kentucky Hospital Still Struggles One Week After Cyberattack Patient Services Limited as Entity Deals With Phone, Other Systems Outages Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 26, 2022
Patient Portals: Security Challenges - HealthcareInfoSecurity
Jan 9, 2014 · Healthcare providers are turning to patient portals to provide remote access to electronic health records.But privacy attorney Adam Greene says there are challenges when it comes to parents or guardians accessing the records of minors of a certain age.
The Dangers of Patient Data Mismatches - HealthcareInfoSecurity
Oct 22, 2012 · Because the nation lacks a single patient identification system, misidentification of patients is a danger when healthcare providers exchange records.
Patient Portals: Privacy for Minors - HealthcareInfoSecurity
Feb 11, 2014 · Healthcare providers are turning to patient portals to provide remote access to electronic health records.But privacy attorney Adam Greene says there are challenges when it comes to parents or guardians accessing the records of minors of a certain age.
Apple Watch: The HIPAA Privacy Issues - HealthcareInfoSecurity
Sep 25, 2014 · Healthcare providers that decide to accept consumer-generated health or fitness data from wearable devices, such as the upcoming Apple Watch, need to develop a plan for protecting the privacy of that information, says privacy attorney Scot Ganow.. That's because once they accept that consumer-generated health data and incorporate it into electronic records, it's considered protected health ...