One of the great blessings of technology has been an unprecedented ability to work remotely, and connect with teams and customers on a global scale. But for remote workers involved in the transfer of sensitive data and protected health information, particularly those that have business agreements in place to maintain HIPAA compliance, adhering to standards... Continue reading
Some exciting new approaches in the world of infrastructure and server management have taken place in recent years. The advent of cloud computing and virtualization is fast transforming a process that once took days and even weeks to employ: hardware configuration and employment of new applications. Infrastructure as Code (IaC), or “programmable infrastructure” as some... Continue reading
When it comes to businesses in the healthcare sector, the question is often asked: “Do I need to be HIPAA Compliant or Not?” The short answer is that if your application or business handles PHI (protected health information) electronically, the answer is, “Most likely, yes.” Those that use an EMR (electronic medical record) system and... Continue reading
Why do I need to change my password? How often should my password be changed? When does my password expire? What about service accounts? These are common questions asked by customers, especially those who may be weary of password policies within their hosted environment. It’s important to know that HIPAA regulations require that procedures exist... Continue reading
What privacy rights do you have with your own personal health information? This a common question with a not-so-simple answer. Any health-related information that could potentially identify an individual (and which there is a reasonable basis to believe so) is considered private health information. A number of things are important in relation to health information;... Continue reading
The state of California is no different than other states when it comes to existing loopholes in federal laws and regulations. These loopholes continue to allow for breaches of patient health information (PHI). Common ways that patient information has been leaked are from the Explanation of Benefits letters and communications from Health Insurance plans. Each state... Continue reading
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