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Free HIPAA educational event at Doctors’ Resource Collaborative
Join us at this month’s meeting of the Doctors’ Resource Collaborative for a free educational presentation by HIPAA.host CEO Michael Herrick: Healthcare vendors and HIPAA compliance Your vendors are a
Employees: Your Greatest Asset, Your Biggest Vulnerability
Who is going to cause your next data breach? Chances are it won’t be a hacker. Staff error and insider misuse contributed to 58% of data breaches in 2014. Your
Cannot Confirm or Deny – When Concerns about HIPAA Violations Surpass Reality
Healthcare providers are still confused about when and how much information they are allowed to share while still complying with HIPAA regulations. This often leads to situations where family members
MACRA and Risk Assessments
The final rule for MACRA, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act has been put into place. It establishes quality measurements, and two payment models for Medicare, the Quality Payment
Who has your password?
Take a minute now to see if your favorite password has been hacked. Visit: haveibeenpwned.com That site lets you check whether your email address is among the almost two billion
Do you Need a Degree in IT?
Are you wondering whether or not College is the best choice for you? Check out this article, “College or Trenches? Choose the Path to IT Domination that Matches your Personality
Secure Password Policies for Your Medical Practice
Poor Password Security Can Lead to Breaches and HIPAA Fines No one likes passwords. They seem designed the flaunt the fallibility of human memory. But strong passwords may be the
HIPAA Risk Assessment
Don’t let the stricter HIPAA rules scare you. Just understand how they work, who’s at risk, and how to protect yourself. The first step is to hire a company like
The Latest on HIPAA
Our free 15-minute presentation is short and to-the-point. You can fit it into your weekly staff meeting with time to spare. Use it to jump-start your compliance plan or double-check
Tech on the HIPAA Hook
The maximum fine per violation for health-care providers has increased to $1.5 million. And for the first time in HIPAA’s history, their business associates can also be held liable for
Turn the page in 2014
Make more money Increasing your returns can be a simple matter of making a few tweaks based on research into your existing business models. Matterform can do an audit of
HIPAA and Encryption
Update! HIPAA standards are classified as either “required” or “addressable.” Data encryption is an addressable standard. It’s not “required” but that doesn’t mean it’s optional! According to “Health and Human
