Update: Disaster Recovery
In the midst of tropical storm season, we want to remind you of the importance of a Disaster Recovery Plan. The most recent storm, Hermine, has caused floods and flash flooding in many areas of the Southeastern US. Natural disasters like this are exactly why we need...
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Guidance
Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD, is when employers allow their employees to use their own electronic devices (phones, computers, tablets, etc.) on the organization’s network. BYOD has progressed from infrequent implementation to the norm. In 2015, Tech Pro...
HHS is Focusing in on Small Breaches
If you think HIPAA won’t be enforced for small breaches, think again. On August 18, 2016, OCR announced its intent to focus in on smaller breaches. The announcement states “Beginning this month, OCR has begun an initiative to more widely investigate the root causes of...
Update: Increase in Estimated Cost of a HIPAA Breach
With Phase 2 of HIPAA audits in full swing, many companies are worried about potential fines and penalties from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). However, the cost of a breach can cost a lot more than any fines from OCR. The easiest way to avoid the financial impact...