Why an Employer Group Has to Be HIPAA Compliant
We are often asked why employers should worry about being HIPAA compliant when HHS says that employers are exempt from HIPAA Privacy & Security rules. It is true that employers are exempt but the group health plans that they sponsor must be compliant. Your HR...
We Had a HIPAA Breach – Now What Do We Do?
Are you prepared if a breach happens to you? Hopefully, you already have a plan in place and know exactly what to do. For those of you who don’t have a plan, this blog will help you prepare. First, let’s identify whether the incident is really a breach or if it is a...
Is Your HIPAA Security Plan for Cloud Computing Bullet-Proof?
When HIPAA laws were first established in 1996, large-scale cloud storage was in its infancy. Today, it would be hard to imagine business without cloud technologies. The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules don’t directly address how to incorporate them into your...