What is a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis?

What is a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis?

A security risk analysis is a vital part of the risk management process. According to the HIPAA Security Rule, all HIPAA-covered organizations must conduct them. This analysis helps your organization prevent, detect, contain, and correct security violations. However,...
Update on Texting Patient Orders

Update on Texting Patient Orders

The Joint Commission (TJC) has concluded that it is not acceptable to use secure text messaging for patient care orders. Industry experts weighed in on the pros and cons of implementing secure text orders, and the impact on patient safety remained unclear. Therefore,...
What Are TPO Disclosures?

What Are TPO Disclosures?

There are serious consequences to impermissibly disclosing patients’ protected health information (PHI). This is a paralyzing prospect to many healthcare employees. Consequently, some staff members refuse to use or disclose PHI to the point that their workflow is...
Social Engineering: A Hacking Story

Social Engineering: A Hacking Story

We’re all familiar with what a technical hacker is. They sit behind a computer somewhere planning their strike on an unsuspecting healthcare company. Healthcare is a prime target for technical hackers. However, a more subtle threat exists: social engineering....