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Preventing Healthcare Data Breaches With Compliance Software

Compliancy Group

a hacker) gaining access to an electronic medical record (EMR) system An employee peeking at a patients EMR for no work-related reason Leaving print or digital PHI out in public where anyone could view it Prevalence of Healthcare Data Breaches In recent years, the number of breach incidents has increased significantly.

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009. Ransomware attacks are also referred to as Cy-X or Cyber extortion. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH?

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HITECH Compliance

AIHC

Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009. Ransomware attacks are also referred to as Cy-X or Cyber extortion. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH?