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...