MRO Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Every HIM professional should download this roughly 40-page guide and use it as their mantra. However, substance abuse data sharing rules are currently under HIPAA, potentially offsetting interoperability of the new rule. This is particularly true if the API is not governed by HIPAA. sold, used in marketing efforts, etc.),

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 4, 2023

Amadey has information stealing capabilities and is often used to perform reconnaissance before downloading additional malicious payloads. The Emotet, IcedID, and SmokeLoader malware families were also extensively used in attacks on the sector, all of which have information stealing capabilities and can download additional malware payloads.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

An unauthorized individual was found to have gained access to its network and downloaded files containing the protected health information of 45,785 patients. The post Hacking and IT Incidents Affect 563,000 Patients and Health Plan Members appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

Orders are to be entered into a medical record by hand or via CPOE (CPOE, unlike texting, is permitted because it is set up to auto-download into the EHR, with date, time and authentication taken care of). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. The Harlow Group LLC.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2022

Emotet malware is primarily delivered via email, most commonly via malicious Office attachments or hyperlinks to compromised websites where the payload is downloaded. The post HC3 Warns Healthcare Sector About Growing Threat from Emotet Malware appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 22, 2023

Researchers at ESET have identified a largescale and ongoing phishing campaign targeting Zimbra Collaboration email servers at small- and medium-sized businesses and government agencies. The user is told that they need to download the HTML attachment, which will have a URL pointing to a local file patch.

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Total HIPAA

APRIL 20, 2020

In this blog post, we review nine email encryption vendors ( Barracuda, Egress, Hushmail, Indentillect, MailHippo, LuxSci, Protected Trust, Rmail, & Virtru ) who provide HIPAA compliant email encryption services that will keep your information safe when in transit. Barracuda – HIPAA Compliant Email Encryption Service.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 16, 2023

The attacks are believed to be financially motivated, rather than linked to the Russian government, although it is possible that the group also has some sort of political agenda based on the countries that are typically targeted. The post HC3 Shares Black Basta Ransomware Threat Intelligence Data appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The PII includes the name, date of birth, contact information (such as the address, telephone, and email), financial information (bank information), and government identifier (social security, driver’s license #). So, HIPAA may not apply. The patient is the consumer of the solution provided by the vendor.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 30, 2023

In addition to attacks on the Ukraine government, Russian hackers have been targeting companies that are perceived to be supporting Ukraine, conducting business in the country, and even targeting companies that have withdrawn operations from Russia.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The federal government has issued a warning to the healthcare sector about the threat of cyberattacks by Iranian threat actors. The post Healthcare Sector Warned About Cyberattacks by Iranian State-Sponsored Threat Actors appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 1, 2021

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently talked with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss HIPAA regulation during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can listen to this episode of our podcast HIPAA Talk here or on your mobile device via Apple Podcasts.

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Total HIPAA

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Firstly, make sure you have audited a Business Associate or Subcontractor’s HIPAA compliance program before signing a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with them, and do so again each year before you resign the agreement. And what do you need to do to properly configure your systems so your data is secure and you’re HIPAA compliant?

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YouCompli

JANUARY 15, 2025

For example, if I were educating a group of physicians about HIPAA and safeguarding PHI, I might use an example of discussing a patients treatment plan in front of friends or family members. Keep in mind that most healthcare organizations contain employees of varying demographic, educational, and professional backgrounds.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 29, 2023

In this blog post, we review nine email encryption vendors ( Barracuda, Egress, Hushmail, Indentillect, LuxSci, MailHippo, NeoCertified, Protected Trust, ProtonMail, Rmail, & Virtru ) who provide HIPAA compliant email encryption services that will keep your information safe when in transit. Setup takes less than 30 minutes.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 19, 2025

During the two months, it is possible that emails and attachments were downloaded from the account. On February 17, 2025, external cybersecurity experts confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed the email account between November 13 and November 17, 2024, Emails and attachments may have been viewed or downloaded during that time.

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Healthcare Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Contracts govern relationships with vendors, suppliers, service providers, and staff. Fail to adhere to confidentiality clauses, resulting in costly data breaches or HIPAA violations. Accidental disclosure of confidential information could result in data breaches or HIPAA violations. Download our free brochure today.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 22, 2023

"Government agencies are trying to solve the mental health crisis by expanding access to behavioral health services," said Dr. Laurel L. "We know 12,000 students, with their parents’ permission, have downloaded the app and used it to check in with their clinical team," she continued. million students.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2021

Nearly one-half of consumers said the pandemic compelled them to support provider sharing of data, 4 in 10 people embraced downloading data to apps, and one-third supported government standards to improve patient matching. One pillar of that trust is privacy.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

HIPAA compliant cloud backup is a must for all businesses that store sensitive data, like PHI ( Protected Health Information ). In this post, we explain the importance of HIPAA compliant cloud backups and review five vendors who offer this service: ArcServe , Carbonite , IDrive , Microsoft Azure , and SpiderOak.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

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Health Care Performance

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attacks also used emails with a malicious link that downloaded the RMM software. The employee called the number, which led them to visit the malicious domain, myhelpcare[.]online. CISA found additional similar attacks on multiple federal civilian department networks.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The review of those files revealed they contained information such as names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued ID numbers, financial information, medical information, and health insurance information. Notification letters started to be sent to affected individuals on November 18, 2022.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone healthcare regulation since 1996. Twenty-eight years later, the importance of HIPAA compliance in healthcare has not waned. What is HIPAA? OCR inspectors will assess your organization’s internal processes for handling patient data.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The courses include module quizzes, downloadable materials, individual support, and questions for test preparation. Assisted Living Administrator Training Online provides learners with all the significant information about the most recent rules and regulations that govern assisted living communities.

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YouCompli

JANUARY 28, 2025

These include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the False Claims Act, and other legislation that governs patient care, billing practices, and safety standards. With the growing use of electronic health records (EHRs), the risk of data breaches has increased.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 28, 2022

38% of respondents said they visit those sites for streaming sporting events, 37% use the sites to download songs and video games that are hard to find, and 36% said they would visit those sites if they offered good discounts on purchases. The risks from bad cybersecurity practices are not just theoretical.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

Orders are to be entered into a medical record by hand or via CPOE (CPOE, unlike texting, is permitted because it is set up to auto-download into the EHR, with date, time and authentication taken care of). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. The Harlow Group LLC.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

Orders are to be entered into a medical record by hand or via CPOE (CPOE, unlike texting, is permitted because it is set up to auto-download into the EHR, with date, time and authentication taken care of). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. The Harlow Group LLC.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

Orders are to be entered into a medical record by hand or via CPOE (CPOE, unlike texting, is permitted because it is set up to auto-download into the EHR, with date, time and authentication taken care of). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. The Harlow Group LLC.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

Orders are to be entered into a medical record by hand or via CPOE (CPOE, unlike texting, is permitted because it is set up to auto-download into the EHR, with date, time and authentication taken care of). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. The Harlow Group LLC.

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MedTrainer

MAY 21, 2024

This article will explore the requirements for behavioral health training, the entities that govern required and recommended courses, and ways to simplify training delivery. Scope of Behavioral Health Training Several agencies and entities govern behavioral health training for clinical and non-clinical staff.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

It educates employees on the laws, regulations, and policies governing their work and ensures they understand their responsibilities and obligations as healthcare professionals. Successful training is when team members understand and comply with various laws, regulations, and policies that govern the healthcare industry.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

They’ve outlined guidelines for data governance and stewardship as we build this new future. HIPAA, the Cures Act and other policies have given patients more authorization over how their data is shared. Establish thoughtful parameters for data governance. But why hasn’t this thinking taken hold in the medical community?

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 26, 2023

The StopRansomware Guide can be used by government agencies and organizations and businesses of all sizes to ensure appropriate defenses are in place to block attacks and can help with the development, implementation, and maintenance of incident response plans to ensure the fastest possible recovery in the event of an attack. “In

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 9, 2024

It includes various activities and protocols to prevent, detect, and address breaches of laws and regulations governing the healthcare sector. Download a list of The Joint Commission’s required compliance training. Data Security Assessment: Assess the security measures in place to protect patient data and support compliance with HIPAA.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Patients’ health information, as industry experts have warned , is not protected by healthcare data privacy laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) once downloaded to a third-party app.

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