New York Cybersecurity Laws UPDATE
In addition to the requirements set forth by HIPAA, we are seeing more and more states enforce their own additional security measures for Covered Entities. Recently, the state of New York added new cybersecurity requirements for Covered Entities. Most notably,...
Is Gmail HIPAA Compliant Email? – Well, It Can Be!
Andrew Kroninger, Total HIPAA’s Director of Customer Success, recently interviewed Gil Vidal, founder and CEO of VM Racks, a HIPAA compliant cloud managing solution. The two discussed Gmail’s potential for HIPAA compliant email messaging. You can listen to this...
Microsoft End of Support for 2019
Every year, we publish Microsoft’s End of Support list because using up-to-date programming is key for HIPAA compliance. Microsoft will terminate support for earlier versions of a long list of its products beginning January 8, 2019. This means Microsoft will no...
Proper Disposal of PHI: How to Stay HIPAA-Compliant and Protect Your Reputation
Disposing of Protected Health Information (PHI) is a critical aspect of HIPAA compliance that many organizations overlook. Improper disposal of PHI can lead to significant legal, financial, and reputational consequences. Here’s what you need to know to ensure...
Preparing Contractors for HIPAA Compliance
Employers are responsible for contractors and temporary employee’s compliance with HIPAA. Here are two examples. You’re a small medical practice whose head nurse goes out on maternity leave and you hire your mother-in-law, an RN, as a temporary replacement until she...
November is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Implementing cybersecurity policies is one of the most effective ways to protect your clients’ or employees’ PHI. Hackers frequently target databases containing sensitive health information because they can generate huge profits from the sale of ePHI. The information...
Navigating the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP): A Step-by-Step Guide for Employers
Your Guide to the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP): Key HIPAA Requirements for Employers Understanding the NPP: What It Means for Employer-Sponsored Health Plans The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) safeguards protected health information...
Demystifying HIPAA Sanctions: A Guide for Employers and Healthcare Workers
HIPAA Violations and Consequences: A Guide for Employers and Healthcare Workers Understanding HIPAA Sanction Policies: Protecting Your Business and Patient Privacy The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) safeguards protected health information...