Unsecure Faxing? Here’s How to Fix It
The Most Overlooked HIPAA Violation? Unsecure Faxing. Here’s How to Fix It Introduction: Faxing Still Dominates Healthcare — but at What Cost? Despite a wave of digital transformation in healthcare, faxing continues to be a go-to method for sharing sensitive patient data. From prescriptions and referrals to lab results and insurance authorizations, fax machines remain... Continue reading
HIPAA-Proofing Outlook
HIPAA-Proofing Outlook: How to Send PHI Securely from Your Inbox Introduction: Why Outlook Could Be Your Greatest Email Liability Microsoft Outlook is a cornerstone of communication for healthcare organizations across the country. Its integration with Microsoft 365, ease of use, and familiarity make it a top choice for providers, administrators, and healthcare consultants alike. However,... Continue reading
What the FTC’s New Health Breach Rule Means for Your HIPAA Strategy
Introduction: Digital Health Is Now Under Double Scrutiny In an age where healthcare data breaches cost over $10 million per incident, regulation is rapidly evolving to close loopholes in health data protection. The latest move? A revised FTC Health Breach Notification Rule that casts a wide net over digital health applications and consumer-facing wellness tools.... Continue reading
Penetration Testing for HIPAA Compliance
Penetration Testing for HIPAA Compliance: How to Prepare and Why It Matters Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Skipping Security Testing Healthcare data breaches continue to rise in frequency and severity. According to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach report, the average cost of a healthcare breach is now over $10 million—higher than any other... Continue reading
