How to Maintain HIPAA Compliance in Public Cloud Environments
The benefits of public cloud computing solutions make them very attractive to all types of businesses. One of the advantages offered by public cloud vendors is the availability of advanced technology and the ability to configure systems to meet the needs of any...
Password Manager Recommendations for Simpler, Better Security
A Password Manager Can Help Pave the Way to HIPAA Compliance We’re all storing more information online than ever before. The average Internet user has at least 90 online accounts, and within three years, researchers estimate the number may triple.1 You likely have...
Why You Should Be Using Two-Factor Authentication
While strong, complex passwords are an effective first line of defense when securing business accounts and applications, they are not fool proof and can be compromised if a hacker gains access to company systems. Two-factor authentication (2FA), also known as...
PHI Retention: How Long Should You Hold on to Protected Health Information?
Do you need to retain PHI after termination of a contract? There are several different answers to this question, based on the type of services you provide and the reasons why you have access to PHI. But if your organization is considered a Covered Entity, Business...
What You Need to Know About HIPAA Retraining
It might feel like it was yesterday that your business went through its last HIPAA compliance training. Then, all of a sudden, you realize that a whole year has passed! You might be wondering if it’s time to go through the process again. The answer is yes! Here are a...
Cybersecurity Attacks Are Increasing. How Can You Keep Your Data Safe?
Phishing, ransomware, and supply chain attacks have surged in 2021. Following several significant data breaches in the last year, the Biden administration has urged businesses to take a proactive stance against cybersecurity attacks in order to prevent their data from...
Selecting a HIPAA Security Officer
For many companies handling Protected Health Information (PHI), ransomware attacks and other cybersecurity threats are a very real danger. Having a strong security program is important for keeping your company’s information safe. This makes choosing your HIPAA...
Can Employers Ask for Proof of Vaccination?
As states reopen and companies invite employees back into the workplace, an employee’s vaccination status will become an important factor in minimizing workplace health risks and returning business to normal operations. Can employers implement a mandatory...