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Benefits of VPN for HIPAA Compliance
For many businesses, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is one of the best and easiest ways to implement network security, protect data transmission, provide encryption and meet ...
Public Wifi Use and HIPAA
I love going to the local coffee shop for a change of scenery, especially now that the weather is so nice here in North Carolina! I’m sure this is pretty common for most ...
Cybercrime and Your Small Business
Almost 90% of small business owners don’t feel like they’re at risk of experiencing a breach. Based on a poll by Manta1 in March 2017, that’s a big problem, especially since ...
What Does HIPAA Enforcement Look Like in 2018?
If there aren’t repercussions for breaking laws or rules, there’s no point in having them at all. For example, if you drive over the speed limit, the police give you a ticket ...
The Importance of a Risk Assessment
Why is a HIPAA Risk Assessment So Important?
HIPAA requires you to complete a Risk Assessment, often referred to as a Risk Analysis, regularly and for specific situations. ...
Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams
Data breaches generated through emails are the primary channel for hackers to access your company’s data. Phishing attacks are so frequent and successful that the Health and ...
UnitedHealthcare of CA – Second Carrier Requiring Agents Sign Updated Business Associate Agreement
In Total HIPAA’s February 5, 2018 blog entitled BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBS-T) Now Requires Agents Confirm They are HIPAA Compliant, we wrote on BCBS-T’s ...
States Strengthen Opportunity for Financial Compensation to Breach Victims
When you think of fines related to a HIPAA breach, you likely think of the federal government doling out charges from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for ...
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Now Requires Agents Confirm They are HIPAA Compliant
Several of our Tennessee-based agents have received a revised Business Associate Agreement (BAA) from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST). This new BAA includes more ...
Microsoft End of Support for 2018
Note: We update this list every year. To see the most recent version of this post, click here.
There are numerous products that Microsoft will no longer support starting in ...
Featured Resources
Is Gmail HIPAA Compliant?
Gmail is not automatically HIPAA compliant, however, you can implement security measures…
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Free Download: HIPAA 101
How well do you meet basic HIPAA regulations? Our HIPAA Compliance 101 resource outlines the key…
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How to Use HIPAA to Defend Against Common Cybersecurity Attacks
While much of the anti-malware technology we have to protect us from hackers has become…
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Free Webinar: Annual HIPAA Requirements & Security Standards
In this webinar, we discussed annual HIPAA requirements, document review, and the compliance…
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