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The Limits of HIPAA Auditing and What Needs to Change

Healthcare IT Today

This enforcement gap highlights a harsh reality IT teams cannot rely solely on external audits to ensure regulatory compliance and data security. They must take ownership of their own security and work toward building internal compliance frameworks that go beyond the minimum requirements.

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Considerations and Safeguards Addressing Potential Vulnerabilities in Connected Medical Devices and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Healthcare IT Today

Additionally, continuous monitoring, patch management, risk assessments, vendor management, regulatory compliance, incident response planning, and user training are crucial. That said, wearables contain and transmit significant amounts of protected valuable health information.

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Implementing a HIPAA Cybersecurity Framework

Compliancy Group

The implementation of HIPAA cybersecurity and compliance frameworks are crucial in safeguarding patients’ protected health information (PHI) and electronic PHI (ePHI). There are several essential components to consider when developing your HIPAA compliance framework. Find Out More! Please Wait.

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Top Security Certifications Required for Data Protection

HIT Consultant

A lack of regulatory compliance, network and technical vulnerabilities, unencrypted information, unsecured mobile devices, and weak credentials all play a part in putting a healthcare organization at risk for a data breach. Today, the cost of a data breach comes with a hefty price tag – an average of $9.44 million in the U.S.

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What is GRC in Healthcare?

Verisys

For example, a hospital board might implement a robust governance framework that encompasses regular assessments of treatment outcomes, patient satisfaction surveys, and evaluations of financial performance. It is crucial for ensuring patient safety, safeguarding privacy, and enhancing the quality of care through informed decision-making.

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What You Need for Your SOC 2 Readiness Assessment

Compliancy Group

Information Security Policies Review and update your information security policies to ensure they align with SOC 2 requirements. Reporting and Communication Establish effective channels for reporting security incidents, communicating risks, and keeping stakeholders informed about security status. Are You SOC 2 Ready?

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Which Compliance Framework Governs the Healthcare Industry?

MedTrainer

In the United States, there are several compliance frameworks and entities that govern requirements for the healthcare industry. Each governing body oversees a different aspect of regulatory compliance. To understand which compliance frameworks govern which requirements, we need to break it down entity by entity.