Many healthcare providers are doing just that. Healthcare providers are leaving important healthcare information open for anyone to take. Just like locking your front door,...Read More
Healthcare providers work hard to earn a living practicing medicine. In this multi-part series, we are discussing the need for an active compliance program in...Read More
USA Today reports that Johns Hopkins announced payment of $190 million to settle claims against a Johns Hopkins gynecologist who secretly recorded his patients. Johns Hopkins had...Read More
Losing a flash drive can cost you $1 Million dollars. Why? The flash drive had health information on it. The HIPAA fines and penalties underscore the importance of...Read More
Are you using unencrypted e-mail to communicate with patients? Since the HITECH Act went into effect in the fall of 2013, the rules about e-mail...Read More
The answer is “yes.” The government is committed to shining a light on what used to be private billing information. In April 2014, the government...Read More
HIPAA and its crippling fines, which can range from $100-$50,000 per violation, are increasing! HHS has announced that they intend to pursue more HIPAA fines...Read More
Using a personal unsecured email or USB for health information can cause a data breach. Penn State Hershey hospital found this out the hard way....Read More
If your organization maintains, uses or discloses health information — encryption is a MUST! Healthcare providers are held to a higher standard and must properly...Read More
