Largest HIPAA Settlement to Date – Anthem Pays Millions After Cyber Attack
In the largest HIPAA settlement to date, Anthem Inc., a division of Blue Cross Blue Shield, will pay the Office of Civil Rights $16 million. This settlement is a response to the breach of almost 79 million people’s protected health information. Cyber attackers gained...
How to Dispose of Electronic Devices if You Are Dealing With Electronic Protected Health Information
People get rid of electronic devices all the time. There’s always a newer, stronger, more sophisticated version of your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. If you’re dealing with PHI (protected health information), however, you must ensure that each and every electronic...
Block Hackers with HIPAA Training
HIPAA Rules require that your organization provide training to employees on privacy and security awareness. Employees should know about the law as well as your organization’s specific policies and procedures. Reminding employees of rules and regulations through HIPAA...