Myth vs. Fact: HIPAA-Compliant Communication

Myth vs. Fact: HIPAA-Compliant Communication

Careless communication can get HIPAA-covered companies into a world of trouble. Nevertheless, many health care professionals fail to secure protected health information (PHI) in their communication. Unsecured messages put your organization at risk. An unauthorized...
Myth vs. Fact: HIPAA Training Requirements

Myth vs. Fact: HIPAA Training Requirements

HIPAA law is a complex world of “dos,” “don’ts,” and grey areas. You know HIPAA training is required by law, but you may feel unsure exactly how and when you’re supposed to train your staff. What makes it worse is that many vendors mislead HIPAA-covered companies in...
Phishing: Don’t Take the Bait

Phishing: Don’t Take the Bait

Because healthcare organizations hold a wealth of sensitive information, they’ve been prime targets of phishing attacks for years. In a 2018 report by Merlin International, 62% of respondents (healthcare organizations) had experienced a cyberattack in the last year,...
Target Trouble Areas with HIPAA Training

Target Trouble Areas with HIPAA Training

Updated May 20, 2019 A little oversight can lead to a lot of trouble. Employees who aren’t prepared to securely handle patients’ protected health information (PHI) can accidentally cause breaches and leak tens to millions of private records. Why does this...