Protected Health Information (PHI): Everything You Need to Know about HIPAA and PHI
What is Protected Health Information (PHI)? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a 1996 federal law that regulates privacy standards in the healthcare sector. In the early 1990s, it became clear that computers and digital records would...
What is NIST 800-50 and How Should It Inform Your HIPAA Training?
For organizations that deal with sensitive client or employee information, (e.g., Medical Practices, Employer Groups, Business Associates, and Business Associate Subcontractors) developing a robust security plan is a necessary investment when it comes to data...
How HIPAA Safeguards Can Help You Safely Transmit PHI
For organizations handling Protected Health Information (PHI), cybersecurity attacks and other security threats are always just around the corner. Having a strong security program is important for keeping your organization’s information safe. To protect yourself from...
New OCR Guidelines for Defending Against Cybersecurity Attacks
In a recent statement, President Biden encouraged private sector companies to give increased attention to their cybersecurity programs against potential attacks. This came soon after the news that Russia is reportedly exploring the possibility of directing...