HIPAA Basics I: What is a BAA and Why is it Required to be HIPAA Compliant?
A dramatic increase in healthcare websites and application providers means it's a good time for a HIPAA refresher: A BAA is an agreement between two parties to safeguard PHI or Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Why the Human Element Matters in Healthcare Cybersecurity
Honoring the human element is key to delivering effective healthcare. But what about healthcare cybersecurity? It’s a question worth asking: What does it mean to value and care for a “whole person?” Numerous studies have shown that it’s not just the absence of disease that should be the goal of healthcare treatment plans. Wise doctors understand:... Continue reading
Beyond the Bounds of HIPAA Compliance
4 Recent & Relevant Questions about Complying with HIPAA With all the recent questions relating to vaccines and the requirements of the Health Insurance of Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (otherwise known as HIPAA), it’s easy to lose sight of the real fundamentals of HIPAA. As such, we thought it might be time for... Continue reading
Enterprise-Level Security for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
Yes, your startup or small to mid-sized healthcare organization can afford enterprise-level security. If recent headlines about high-profile hacks of sensitive data – such as the Scripps Health attack – haven’t convinced you, it’s time to heed the wake-up call: health information that’s protected under HIPAA needs cutting-edge protections – no matter what size your... Continue reading